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Part of the cold war.

To thwart communist expansionism which was then known as part of the "Domino Theory" ; see related link .

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To preserve the REPUBLIC of South Vietnam from communist aggression.

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Why was america fighting in the vietnam war?

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Who was America fighting against in Vietnam?

America fought against North Vietnam, in an unsuccessful attempt to defeat its invasion and conquest of South Vietnam.


Who was America fighting for in Vietnam war?

viet cong.


When did Australia and America start fighting in Vietnam?

in 1961


What was the reason why Vietnam and America were fighting?

Stop communist aggression.


What was Australia's view on Australians fighting in Vietnam?

Australia's view was generally in line with America's view.


What two nations were fighting a war that America did not want to be a part of?

America didn't want to be part of: WWI, WWII, Korea, or Vietnam.


At the same time America was fighting in the Vietnam war what neighboring country was having a civil war?

Cambodia.


Who was Vietnam fighting against in 1964?

Vietnam wasn't fighting anybody in 1964 because there was no country named Vietnam. There were two nations, one called North Vietnam and another called South Vietnam. Just like the states North Carolina and South Carolina or North Dakota and South Dakota in America...FOUR separate states! In 1964 North Vietnam became engaged in war with America; after the Tonkin Gulf naval battle(s) in August 1964.


How did America's political decision led to fighting in Vietnam?

The policy of Soviet (Communist) containment meant that the communists would not be allowed to take over South Vietnam. We would destroy the communists in South Vietnam and contain them to NORTH Vietnam.


Who did America fight against in Vietnam?

The NVA and the VC (North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong).


Vietnam doesn't threaten Australia directly in the cold war how?

We were fighting for our freedom but America was the biggest threat to the communist countries