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Because they were communist allies: Red China & USSR supplied North Vietnam with trucks, ammunition, SAMs, MiG jets, torpedo boats, tanks, and small arms. In addition, both the USSR & Communist China provided pilot training and jet mechanic training for NVAF airmen in their respective nations; the programs lasted approximately 2 years. Red China supplied the MiG17 and MiG19 jets, Russia supplied some MiG17 but nearly all of the MiG21s and SAMs. Communist China supplied T-59 medium tanks and T-63 amphibious light tanks while the Soviets supplied T-54 medium tanks and PT76 amphibious light tanks. Both nations supplied artillery and ammunition for all weapons.
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What country was supported by the US during the Vietnam War?
The United States Supported South Vietnam.
What was the out come of the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War was the only time that the communists defeated an American supported free nation (South Vietnam).
Leader for northern Vietnam in Vietnam war?
Ho Chi Minh
Who had the US tried to help north Vietnam or south Vietnam why?
The communist superpowers supported the north with war material. The US supported the south with men & material. Reason: Cold War.
How did the opinions of hawks and doves differ regarding the ongoing war in Vietnam?
doves believed the Vietnam's conflict was localized civil war and disagreed with Johnson war policy, but Hawks supported his felt Vietnam a crucial front in the war
Who faught in Vietnam?
The Vietnam war is also called the Second Indochina War. The war was fought by between North Vietnam who were supported by China and Soviet Union and South Vietnam which was supported by the United States.
What country was supported by the US during the Vietnam War?
The United States Supported South Vietnam.
Where in Vietnam was the war held?
Northern and Southern Vietnam.
What was the out come of the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War was the only time that the communists defeated an American supported free nation (South Vietnam).
What if the hippies supported the Vietnam War?
There were drafted hippies in the infantry in Vietnam; they were good men.
Leader for northern Vietnam in Vietnam war?
Ho Chi Minh
What was the counterculture and how did it relate to Vietnam?
The counter-culture was a group of people who supported anti-war demostrations, including the Vietnam war :)
What were the opponents of the Vietnam war called?
The people who supported the Vietnam War were commonly knowns as hawks.
Outcome of the Vietnam War?
Northern victory.
Who had the US tried to help north Vietnam or south Vietnam why?
The communist superpowers supported the north with war material. The US supported the south with men & material. Reason: Cold War.
How did the opinions of hawks and doves differ regarding the ongoing war in Vietnam?
doves believed the Vietnam's conflict was localized civil war and disagreed with Johnson war policy, but Hawks supported his felt Vietnam a crucial front in the war
Why did some people support the Vietnam war?
Some people supported the Vietnam War because they supported America's resolve not let communism spread. The Cold War policy of America was still in effect during this time.
