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One of the main reasons was to separate the Vietnam War from the French War or French Vietnam War (which is often referred to as the French Indochina War; and lately, the 1st Indochina War). To makes things simple: The French Indochina War and the US (American) Vietnam War, might be the easiest way to remember it.
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What was Vietnam called after World War 2?
Vietnam was called Vietnam after World War 2.
Was rubber a major cause of Vietnam war?
Natural rubber from the numerous rubber trees in Vietnam certainly may have been a factor in the French Indochina War (also called the 1st Indochina War) 1946-1954. But it had nothing to do with the American Vietnam War (1955-1975).
All of the following things happened after the end of the Vietnam war EXCEPT?
Soldiers were NOT welcomed home with happiness. Soldiers that came home from the Vietnam War were called baby killers and were often spat on.
What did protesters burn in the Vietnam war?
Radical protestors during the Vietnam era often burned their draft cards. American involvement in Vietnam began in 1955, and the war ended in 1975 during the presidency of Gerald Ford.
What were the opponents of the Vietnam war called?
The people who supported the Vietnam War were commonly knowns as hawks.
What were American supporter of the war effort in Vietnam were called?
Hawks.
American forces fighting in Vietnam were fighing what is often called?
Communist aggression, an un-winnable war, guerrilla war, a limited war, a jungle war, a hot battle of the cold war, etc.
Compare and contrast the Vietnam war and the American war?
Most people know what the Vietnam War is; what is the American War?
American tactics in the Vietnam War?
what were the american tactics in the vietnam war
What was Vietnam called after World War 2?
Vietnam was called Vietnam after World War 2.
Why Vietnam won the war but lost the peace?
Vietnam won the French war. North Vietnam won the American Vietnam War. There was no such country named "Vietnam" during the American Vietnam War 1955-1975. There were two nations: North VN & South VN.
When was American Writers Against the Vietnam War created?
American Writers Against the Vietnam War was created in 1965.
In what ways was the Vietnam war not really a war?
Only by administrative functions; like the American Civil War (also known as the US Civil War, but officially called the "War of Rebellion") fought from 1861-1865, neither the American Civil War nor Vietnam War were declared wars.
What problem made China reluctant to improve relations with the United State?
American support for Taiwan The Vietnam War
When do Vietnam won the war?
There was no country called "Vietnam" during the war. There was a country called North Vietnam and another country called South Vietnam, which one are you asking about?
What was the American Involvement in the Vietnam War?
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What is the second name of the Vietnam war?
The veterans abbreviated it to "Nam. " And it was derisively called "McNamara's War" after Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Another Answer: To the Vietnamese it was called the "American War".
