What was so unique about the Vietnam War?

The Vietnam War was different than any other war that the United States had fought to that point. The major enemy for the US was more of a guerrilla organization that did not fight traditional battles. This was also different than other US wars because it was not a war to take territory.

Do you know anything about the Vietnam War?

The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The conflict was intensified by the ongoing Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Why was the Vietnam War referred to as unpopular?

Many Americans opposed the war on moral grounds, appalled by the devastation and violence of the war. Others claimed the conflict was a war against Vietnamese independence, or an intervention in a foreign civil war; others opposed it because they felt it lacked clear objectives and appeared to be unwinnable.

What are some questions about the Vietnam War?

9 Questions About the Vietnam War Answered

• Why did the Vietnam War start?
• Was the Vietnam War technically a war?
• What did Ho Chi Minh accomplish?
• What did Ngo Dinh Diem do?
• How did William Westmoreland influence the outcome of the Vietnam War?
• Did Richard Nixon support the Vietnam War?
• What is Agent Orange?

Was the Vietnam War really that bad?

Stop worrying about the damage Americans had inflicted on Vietnam and focus on what we had done to ourselves. Soon enough, President Ronald Reagan and his followers were claiming that the war had been disastrous mainly because it had weakened an American sense of pride and patriotism, while inhibiting the nation’s desire to project power globally.

How should we commemorate the Vietnam War?

Jump ahead a decade and Americans had already found an appealing formula for commemorating the war. It turned out to be surprisingly simple: focus on us, not them, and agree that the war was primarily an American tragedy. Stop worrying about the damage Americans had inflicted on Vietnam and focus on what we had done to ourselves.

What are some of the best articles about Vietnam war crimes?

The Toledo Blade articles represent some of the best reporting on a Vietnam War crime by any newspaper, during or since the end of the conflict. Unfortunately, the articles tell a story that was all too common.

How many North Vietnamese soldiers fought in the Vietnam War?

By 1963, the North Vietnamese had sent 40,000 soldiers to fight in South Vietnam. North Vietnam was heavily backed by the People’s Republic of China, which in addition to supplying arms as the USSR did, also sent hundreds of thousands of PLA servicemen to North Vietnam to serve in support roles.