USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In May 1961, JFK authorized sending an additional 500 Special Forces troops and military advisors to assist the pro Western government of South Vietnam. By the end of 1962, there were approximately 11, 000 military advisors in South Vietnam; that year, 53 military personnel had been killed.

Detailed explanation-2: -North Vietnam was supported by the Soviet Union, China, and other communist allies; South Vietnam was supported by the United States, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, and other anti-communist allies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vietnam War, (1954–75), a protracted conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, known as the Viet Cong, against the government of South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the end, almost 60, 000 Australians served (521 of whom died), about 40, 000 Thais served (321 of whom died), and over 3, 000 New Zealanders served (37 of whom died). The Philippines, Taiwan and Spain likewise aided the U.S. war effort, whereas on the communist side North Korea and Cuba purportedly sent token support.