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1. A war is fighting another nation (THEIR AIR FORCE, NAVY, & ARMY). Was the US fighting against a nation in Vietnam? Yes, the country called North Vietnam. 2. Was the US fighting a nation in WWII? Yes , the US was fighting Germany & Japan (yes and Italy, but they surrendered so quickly, historians often leave them out of the debate). 3. Was the US fighting a nation in the war of 1812? Yes, the nation called Great Britain. A Police Action or Law Enforcement Action is fighting against terrorists (Criminals or Insurgents) who have no nation (if they did the US would attack that nation, destroying terrorists would be EASIER THEN!). The United States is NOT fighting against the nations of Iraq nor Afghanistan. Therefore the United States of America is NOT at war with those nations. Those are police actions...the restoring of law, order, and stability to those regions...or at least in Afghanistan, the capturing or killing of terrorists.
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What was Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War was a terrible war throughout the 1960's and 1970's. It was located in Vietnam, in southeast Asia. This war was not declared a war until long after it had finished, but was officially a 'police action'. On many levels it tore the US apart: * Veterans were not given recognition * Protesters disrupted colleges and other institutions * Police brutality was rampant * The government withheld vital information from the public * The body count (on both sides) was horrendous
Favored stronger military action in Vietnam?
Hawks which were the people who were for war including the Vietnam war.
America's involvement in the Vietnam War ended under the administration of President?
Vietnam was not a war it was an action.
Was there a winner of the Vietnam War?
First, it wasn't a war. Officially it was a "police action". But if it looks like a war and smells like a war... it was a war. So, who won? The Vietnamese did. We got our butts kicked. As one who was in a Combined Action Group, living in a village as part of the Marine effort, giving medical aid to the villagers, 50% who were VC, we did not lose the war. We turned it over to the South and they were overtaken two years later. If we lost the war as above: ask the Vietnamese in the U.S., who have a vast better life than in Vietnam if they they agree. If we were not there, they would not be here.
How many Americans were killed in the Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War resulted more than 58,000 American deaths (including missing in action).More than 58,000 Americans lost their lives during the Vietname War.
In 1965 the prime minister committed Australian troops to which war?
The Vietnam war, Which was in fact not realy a war but a police action.
What did Vietnam antiwar protesters believe?
The war was wrong. It never was a war, but a police action and men were drafted to fight in an illegal undeclared war.
There are some similarities Vietnam and Iraq?
None. Vietnam was a war against another nation (North Vietnam). Iraq is a police action in which law, order, and stability is trying to be established from withing the country. The US is NOT at war with Iraq.
In what country did Americans fight a war in the late 1960's and early 1970's?
In Vietnam, with action extended into Laos and Cambodia. It was know as the Vietnam War. But it turns out that this military activity was designated as "a police action" and the U.S. was not at war with any of the countries where America was fighting.
Why did some Vietnam soldiers believe the war wasn't real?
It was never a "declared" war, but a police action. So, it was seen as an illegal action not sanctioned or declared by Congress. This makes it not "real".
How did America influence Australia in the 1960?
They had Australia join them in a so called police action that became known as the Vietnam's war.
What are the three wars fought by the United States in the 20th century?
There were two declared wars, and several undeclared conflicts and "police actions". World War I World War II Korean War ("police action") Vietnam War Iraq War I (1991/92, after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait) Grenada "police action" Invasion of Panama
What was Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War was a terrible war throughout the 1960's and 1970's. It was located in Vietnam, in southeast Asia. This war was not declared a war until long after it had finished, but was officially a 'police action'. On many levels it tore the US apart: * Veterans were not given recognition * Protesters disrupted colleges and other institutions * Police brutality was rampant * The government withheld vital information from the public * The body count (on both sides) was horrendous
What wars were during the presidency of Dwight Eisenhower?
The Korean War and the very first days of the "police action and consulting force" sent to Vietnam.
Favored stronger military action in Vietnam?
Hawks which were the people who were for war including the Vietnam war.
Was the Vietnam actutally a war?
As I understand it, and being a Marine Corps Vet who served during that time, it was never declared a war. In the beginning it was referred to as a Police Action, but became better known as the "Vietnam Conflict." However, for those of us who served there, it was WAR!yes
How many marines were wounded in action in Vietnam?
13,095 U.S Marines were wounded in action during the Vietnam War.
