of it ended up being. The Vietnam War‚ which was the longest war since the Cold War‚ was a war between Southern Vietnam and Northern Vietnam in which the United States became involved in on South Vietnam’s side. It was originally fought because Vietnam wanted to declare its independence from France stating‚ “Vietnam has the right to be free and independent country and in fact is so already‚” but the conflict quickly converted to a civil war between North and South Vietnam (Doc. 1- Declaration of Independence-
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| History | | The SHS History Co. Shahriar Syed | [The Vietnam War] | Describe why the factors which allowed the North Vietnamese Communist to win a war against a far wealthier‚ technologically superior power of the US. | Contents Page No. Background 2 Introduction 2 Logistical Issues 3 Causality Tolerance 4 Economic Consequences 5 Strategy & Tactics 5 Communist Strategy 5 Guerrilla Tactics 6 American Strategy 6 Tactical Response 7 Vietnamese Terrain
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“All’s fair in love and war” can’t be true since war fails to prove it’s fair. Like any other war‚ nothing was fair in the Vietnam war. It had unfair‚ numerous psychological ramifications on the troops. Many of them felt obligated to go to war‚ they suffered from desensitization from serving‚ and faced hostility upon coming home from the war. These were unjust ramifications that not only impacted the soldiers during the war but after the war ended as well. It all started with the draft. Chaotic
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The leadership principles and what they mean to me and how I plan to apply them to myself and my Marines. I thought long and hard about not just the principles and what they mean‚ but how can I apply them. Some of the leadership principles sound self-explanatory‚ such as “Know Your Self and Seek Self Improvement”. One would think it mean to know your strength and your weaknesses‚ and improve upon them. In so many words this would be correct‚ but it’s much easier said than applied. In my opinion it
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2013 It is obvious that the wars impact the involving powers. The Vietnam War greatly changed America forever. It was the longest war fought in America’s history‚ lasting from 1955 to 1973. The Vietnam War tarnished America’s self-image by becoming the first time in history the United States failed to accomplish its stated war aims‚ to preserve a separate‚ independent‚ non communist government. The war also had great effects on the American people. It was the first war ever broadcast on television
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Vietnam was a struggle which‚ in all honesty‚ the United States should never have been involved in. North Vietnam was battling for ownership of South Vietnam‚ so that they would be a unified communist nation. To prevent the domino effect and the further spread of communism‚ the U.S. held on to the Truman Doctrine and stood behind the South Vietnamese leader‚ Diem. Kennedy and Diem were both killed in 1963 and 1964. Johnson took control of the situation by increasing the amount of money and manpower
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and Contrast the Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Memorials The Vietnam War officially ended in April of 1975 for the United States‚ but the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was not constructed and dedicated until March of 1982‚ seven years later. The viewer would notice the memorial is a black granite wall stretching around the Constitutional Gardens in Washington‚ D.C.‚ which display the names of the service men and women who served in the Vietnam War. On the other hand‚ the Korean War officially ended
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The modern Marine Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) is the embodiment of the Marine Corps history tradition for several reasons. Some of the reasons are because NCO’s are taught to follow the traditions of the past. They know that trust and respect is equally important from both the NCO to his subordinates‚ and from his subordinates. They also still have the same responsibility as they did in the past. There are more reasons but these are the ones I chose to talk about because I’ve noticed them the
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The period of the Cold war began in 1945 following World War II after the defeat of Hitler‚ Germany and Japan. The Cold War wasn’t a one time event‚ rather it was a long period of fighting between the leadership of the Western World and Eastern Europe. The two countries known as superpowers led the charge with the Western side led by the USA and Eastern Europe led by the Soviet Union. Although once allies during World War II‚ mistrust with the leadership of Joseph Stalin and his leadership caused
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To obey someone means to comply with or fulfill the commands‚ restrictions‚ wishes‚ or instructions of that specific person. We are taught as children to obey our higher-ups. Starting from our parents‚ teachers‚ managers‚ police officers and etc… So how does this relate to the military? Well‚ when a person enlists in the United States Military‚ active duty or reserve‚ they take the following oath; “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States
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