communism is good. The Vietnam war was about Northern and Southern Vietnam. They both have differences and different beliefs. Ngo Dinh Diem was the dictator of Southern Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh was controlled Northern Vietnam. Southern Vietnam had Vietcong. Vietcong were guerrillas. After Northern Vietnam’s victory against Southern Vietnam‚ if people wanted to escape from Vietnam they will die. If they survived‚ they would be sent to refugees
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Song: "We met as soul mates" The soldiers were enthusiastic‚ buddies‚ and hopeful for a better life. "We left as inmates‚ from an asylum" The soldiers dreams/ideas of heroism‚ and valour were completely wrong "And we were so gung ho to lay down our lives" The soldiers thought they’d be heroes‚ that when they came back‚ they would be revered as fighters for freedom. "And WE were sharp; as sharp as knives" "And THEY were sharp; As sharp as knives" Equalizes America and Vietnam. Both were as
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The Vietnam War was the first conflict that the United States was involved in which the enemy used complex networks of booby traps. Of course‚ even World War II had landmines and other hazards‚ but in Vietnam it was different. The traps used by the Vietcong were made using simple items‚ not easy to track or spot. Examples of such traps were a hole covered with leaves and sticks‚ but once stepped upon‚ one would fall to the bottom where long‚ sharpened bamboo rods had been buried and trip wires‚ which
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bombings and the use of chemical weapons such as Napalm and “Agent Orange” in order to destroy the enemy’s jungle cover. [Operation Ranch Hand - 1962-71] The arrival of US Marines came in May 1965 whose main objective was to guard air fields. The Vietcong responded by literally going underground. This effectively diminished the impact of the bombings. In response‚ President Johnson on the 28th of July 1965 that his decision to actively retake the South of Vietnam with US troops. By 1966 the US adopted
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Compare in which ways distinctively visual images are created in The Shoe Horn Sonata and one related text Distinctively visual images can communicate important ideas to responders‚ allowing them to understand the perspective of the composer and the purpose of the text. In the “Shoe Horn Sonata” John Misto creates a play that surrounds two Prisoners of Wars (POW’s) characters who are forced to relive the memories of the past through an interview for a TV documentary. Through a variety of dramatic
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On March 16‚ 1968‚ members of Company C‚ also known as Charlie Company‚ of the 1st Battalion‚ 20th Infantry Regiment‚ 11th Brigade of the 23rd (Americal) Infantry Division working under the command of Captain Medina and Lieutenant Calley entered the South Vietnamese village of My Lai and systematically murdered between 347 and 504 innocent non-combatant civilians. A series of investigations in the year following the incident led to the arrest of one officer who was released after only serving three
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There was many reasons for the USA to get involved in Vietnam between the 1950’s and 60’s however they were all in stages‚ not just in one go. They called America and USA’S ’clash’ the "Cold War" which began mainly due to America and the USSR’S political differences. The USSR was a communist state and the USA and the other countries who were their partners were capalist states or countries. Many people believed that capalists and communists could not live alongside each other for long and that one
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Background: The Vietnam War was a long and costly war that involved communist North Vietnam forces known as the Vietcong and Southern Vietnam with the help of U.S. forces. The unpopular war costed 58‚000 American lives and a communist controlled Vietnam. Truman’s Presidency (1945-1953) Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961) John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) During Kennedy’s time as president he dispatched 16‚000 advisors and soldiers to Vietnam in attempt to stop communist in north Vietnam. Then later
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"Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader... They set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role - always about the goal." This quote is by Lisa Haisha‚ a lady identified as one of Hollywood’s famous head counselors and humanitarians. The aspects of a leader varies by opinion‚ but one could compare the virtues of confidence‚ charisma‚ determination‚ and inspiration to be used as bases. To serve ones country is viewed as one of the most honoring roles in ones society‚ particularly when
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Scott Johnson 04/14/09 HIST. 1700 Term Project Film Analysis/Review WE WERE SOLDIERS It’s a known fact that that the Vietnam War was fought by young American soldiers that bled and died next to one another in the jungles of Vietnam. With many wins and loses throughout the war there were over 58‚000 American casualties by wars end. The movie‚ “We Were Soldiers” focuses on the role of the United State’s 7th Calvary Regiment in the Battle of Ia Drang‚ which was the first large-unit battle
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