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The Vietnam War had more press coverage than any previous war and the public was getting updates in real time rather than delayed time as in previous wars. As a result there was constant political bantering about how the war should be prosecuted and the military was more or less fighting with one hand tied behind it's back. If the US had applied constant pressure on the North the outcome would probably have been much different. Then again, maybe the chinese and Russians would have become more involved and the war may have escalated. Like all wars, after the fact, people will debate for years about whether we should ever have been there in the first place.
1. Could not invade the enemy's homeland (North Vietnam).
2. Could not use nukes.
3. Could not stop the flow of enemy M/M (Men/Material) into South Vietnam.
Booby traps, the inept and corrupt government of South Vietnam.
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Did the conflict of the Vietnam War result in a lasting peace?
No, the Vietnam War ended when the last US forces evacuated from the rooftop of the US embassy by helicopter. The South Vietnamese government soon fell and North Vietnam was victorious.
In what year did the US troops go to Vietnam for War?
The United States went into war with Vietnam in the year 1965.
When did the US join the war in Vietnam?
The US joined the Vietnam War in 1960 or 1955because there was a civil war between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, and the US was good friends with South Vietnam's goverment, so they helped out.
What did Pat Sajak do during the Vietnam War?
Yes. He joined the US Army in 1968 and was sent to Vietnam where he dj'ed on Armed Forces Radio.
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.
Why did the menzies government commit Australian forces to the Vietnam war?
The US asked them to.
Why did the US pull out of the Vietnam war?
In January 1973, an agreement reached and U.S. forces were withdrawn from Vietnam and U.S. prisoners of war were released.
Who was in role for the United States when the Vietnam war start?
President Eisenhower sent US advisers to Vietnam in 1955. President Kennedy sent US Special Forces (Green Beret) to Vietnam in 1961. President Johnson sent US regular forces to Vietnam in 1965.
Who was the leader of the US troops during the Vietnam War?
General Westmoreland was the commander of all U.S. forces during Vietnam.
How many people were involved in the Vietnam war?
In the US forces 2,1 million served.
Why is there a monument for the Vietnam War?
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a National War Memorial honoring the members of the US Armed Forces who died or are unaccounted for during the Vietnam War. It is not a monument to the Vietnam War. It is a monument to people that gave their lives serving their country.
What was a consequence of North Vietnam winning the Vietnam War?
An all volunteer US Armed Forces as a result of draft resistance and protest.
Did the conflict of the Vietnam War result in a lasting peace?
No, the Vietnam War ended when the last US forces evacuated from the rooftop of the US embassy by helicopter. The South Vietnamese government soon fell and North Vietnam was victorious.
Who commanded the US forces in the Vietnam when the war escalated in the late 1960's?
William westmoreland
Why is 1959 considered start of Vietnam war?
US forces had been in country since '55.
What are the long term effects of the vietnam war?
In the US, it resulted in an all volunteer Armed Forces.
What happened when the Mexican came home?
Approximately 170,000 Hispanics served with US forces in the Vietnam War; over 3,000 died in Vietnam.
