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The casualties were about average compared to past US wars when combating the military forces of another nation.
In fact, more men lived than compared to past wars, because of the quick medical evacuations made possible by the helicopter. Although, at the same, more men lost their limbs than in some major past wars, due largely to the vast variety of weapons deployed in Vietnam.
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Was the Vietnam war necessary?
As necessary as the cold war was....so yes
What are other names for Vietnam war?
The war of capitalism against communism. The US always had hatred to communism. And then we thought that all the countrys near vietnam the north vs the south if communism won then the domino theory would kick into play where it makes all surrounding country's fall into the same power and the US wanted to prevent that prevent so many deaths. they were trying to make up for their wronges in World war 2 and not acting fast enough to stop so many deaths. So it was a unjust war to vietnam no clear reason why and it was also considered a deadly defeat that will put them in fear to us.
What occurred in Vietnam between 1946 and 1954?
The 1st IndoChina War, also called the "French Indo-China War", or the "French Vietnam War."
What does In Country mean in the Vietnam war?
Since the war lasted so long and so many men were rotating in and out of South Vietnam from so many branches of service; US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Air Force, US Coast Guard...and probably civilians too (CIA, Contractors, etc.), plus there were so many 2nd, 3rd, and more "tours" in the Vietnam war...it simplified everything all the way around to simply state "in country." Meaning "he's either here or he ain't."
Why did the Vietnam war occur?
it occured because it could so deal with it!
How many countries was there in Vietnam after the Vietnam war?
After the war, there was a reunification of Vietnam. So the answer is "One country".
Why was the Vietnam war dividing Americans?
because many american were against the vietnam war so there was 2 groups.
Why did so many die in the Vietnam war?
thousands ;]
Was Vietnam a war explain?
Yes, the Vietnam War was well, a war as you can tell because it says it in its name Vietnam WAR! so ya........ it is..............
What is so amazing about the Vietnam War?
Over twice as many tons of bombs dropped in Vietnam than in all of WWII.
Were the hippies happy after the Vietnam war?
When the Vietnam War passed into history, so did the hippies.
Why did so many people opposed the Vietnam war?
Some people were against the Vietnam War because young men were being drafted to fight in the war.
Who did Vietnam fight with?
The nation of Vietnam came into existence in 1975 (on paper in 1976). So are you asking about that Vietnam or the Vietnam War? There was no nation called "Vietnam" during the Vietnam War.
How did the press help in the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War was the first war to be televised to the public. So America saw everything that was going on in Vietnam and wanted to pull out of the war.
Why did the Vietnam and the United States go in to war?
There was no "Vietnam" during the Vietnam War. Communist NORTH Vietnam was attacking non-communist SOUTH Vietnam, and the US was trying to drive the communists out of South Vietnam...trying to stop communist aggression. It's called the Vietnam War because it's a lot easier to say, and less confusing...than to say "South Vietnam War" or "North Vietnam War", so some people go so far as to say the war in Southeast Asia instead.
How was Vietnam populated after the war?
Not so great
How did the Vietnam war affect Johnson war of poverty?
The Vietnam war distracted the American people from Johnson's plan for a "Great Society".
