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∙ 16y agoTo fight communism and preserve the Republic of South Vietnam.
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∙ 14y agoThe Americans were trying to stop the spread of Communism. The Vietnamese Communists already had control of North Vietnam, and were trying to take control of South Vietnam.
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∙ 15y agoTo fight communism.
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∙ 12y agoSee answer below.
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What are the differences with the war of Vietnam and Iraq?
The US is not at war Iraq. The US was at war with a nation called North Vietnam.
Who won the Vietnam war between US and Vietnam?
In what year did the US troops go to Vietnam for War?
The United States went into war with Vietnam in the year 1965.
Did the Vietnam war unify the US?
Like the US Civil War in the 1860s the Vietnam War in the 1960s divided America.
Why is the conflict in Iraq similar to the conflict in Vietnam?
The US is NOT at war with Iraq. The US was at war with North Vietnam.
When did the US go to war in Vietnam?
Guerrilla war in South Vietnam '55; conventional war with North Vietnam '64.
Why did the Vietnam and the US go to war?
To stop the spread of communism.
Why was the US at war with Vietnam?
We were at war with Vietnam because they disagreed with us about something.
When did Canadian solders go to war?
Canadian men crossed into the US and joined the US military to fight in Vietnam. Canada itself did not go to war.
What schooling did women go through before Vietnam war?
During the Vietnam War, in the US military, women were part of the WAC's (Women's Army Corps) in the US Army. The US Navy had the WAVE's.
What are the differences with the war of Vietnam and Iraq?
The US is not at war Iraq. The US was at war with a nation called North Vietnam.
WHERE did the US attack the Vietnam war?
Vietnam
Between the wars of Iraq and Vietnam?
The US is not at war with Iraq. The US was at war with North Vietnam.
Who won the Vietnam war between US and Vietnam?
What was the cost to the US of the Vietnam war?
See website: Vietnam 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.
What are some connections between the Vietnam and Iraq wars?
None. The US is not at war with Iraq. In Vietnam, the US was at war with North Vietnam.
