that the Vietcong had used. The Vietcong occasionally used innocent citizens’ homes‚ and even whole villages‚ which caused ethical problems among the troops. American troops would have to burn villages that innocent Vietnam citizens lived in. The fact that I would have to burn down villages that children‚ men‚ women‚ and seniors lived in would tear me apart. I would not obey orders‚ and be abandoned.
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A Rumor of War: The Changes of a Solider The Vietnam War was seen by all as horrible and by many‚ senseless. War has the ability to change people‚ countries‚ and even the harmony of the planet. After the Vietnam War’s end‚ many Americans didn’t want to hear or speak about the war. Many of the citizens in America wanted to forget it ever occurred. The United States had lost their invincibility to their negligence; the nation believed it could do anything. They especially thought they could end
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Research Paper: Vietnam War Thuan Duong HUM410 Professor: Thomas Wilson May 12‚ 2012 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‚ noncommunist government. The war also had great effects on the American people
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The Vietnam War was a time of great confusion and tension in the United States. One part of the nation was against the war while the other side was for it. The Vietnam War is classified as the Second Indochina War‚ which grew out of the long conflict between France and Vietnam. If the Vietnam War never occurred‚ Asia would probably be more of a communist nation than it already is so‚ if we didn’t get involved would communism have spread further throughout Asia? The French had control over Vietnam
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which were first introduced. The soldiers did not like the fighting either. Many of them were draftees and did not want to be there in the first place. To make things worse for them‚ the enemy was not easily detectable because of the guerilla tactics the Vietcong were using. The heat‚ humidity and the rain caused a lot of foot problems and disease spread quickly. The fire ants and snakes did not make things any easier. “If the people are against this war at home‚” many thought‚ “why am I still here
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1950 July 26‚ 1950- President Harry Truman authorizes $15 million in military aid to the French. This event is important because it begins the United States military involvement in Vietnam. 1953 January 20‚ 1953- Former five-star Army general‚ Dwight D. Eisenhower‚ becomes the 34th U.S President. This event is important because he becomes America’s new President and because he does a lot with the Vietnam War. 1954 April 7‚ 1954- President Eisenhower introduced the Domino Theory in response to
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with the harsh reality of war. After the sorrow from his death had passed‚ they joked around with each other all the time and were carefree. They did not realize that everything they did had a consequence that could lead to them going home or not. A Vietcong questioned Peewee and Peewee told him accurate information about himself and almost got killed. The soldiers were all so young and inexperienced so they panicked when something bad happened and ended up making a mistake. Richie missed a mission‚
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increasing pressure from the military industrial complex arms industry‚ the U.S got stuck in what was referred to as a ‘Guerrilla Warfare’. Strategies which the Vietcong used included attacking as soon as the enemy tires‚ retreat whenever the enemy attacks‚ pursue the moment the enemy retreats and raid when the enemy tires. The guerrilla tactics they used caused it to be impossible to defeat Vietnam. Due to the fact the U.S government were being so over confident and believing they could easily defeat
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Impact of The Vietnam War on Society (Aus&VC) The Vietnam War had a lasting effect on Vietnam Vets‚ Who although fought their hardest for their country returned to a country that saw them as murderers and less than heroes. There were no parades for them and they were met with contempt rather than gratitude. Many of the Vietnam veterans suffered from both psychological and medical problems from open battles‚ sniper attacks‚ chemical warfare and just the general stress of war life. Although the Vietnam
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Vann’s plan was very complicated and rice patties that were tough to navigate characterized the landscape of the area. Despite being a small-scale battle it taught American servicemen how difficult it would be to fight a war involving guerilla tactics. The Vietcong used strategies such as digging in behind a row of trees and shrubs‚ hiding from view‚ and attacking from that position. The loss of lives on both sides was minor. However‚ it was apparent that the Viet Cong was more than the South Vietnamese
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