THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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Americans had a long history of conflict with Vietnam
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South Vietnam was long time ally of the United States
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the US was fighting to contain communism and keep democracy intact in Southeast Asia
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the French asked the US for assistance in fighting North Vietnam
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Vietnam War was the longest war in American history and the most unpopular American war of the 20th century. It resulted in nearly 60, 000 American deaths and an estimated 2 million Vietnamese deaths.
Detailed explanation-2: -The USA was afraid that communism would spread to South Vietnam and then the rest of Asia. It decided to send money, supplies and military advisers to help the South Vietnamese Government.
Detailed explanation-3: -In general, historians have identified several different causes of the Vietnam War, including: the spread of communism during the Cold War, American containment, and European imperialism in Vietnam.
Detailed explanation-4: -United States involvement in the Vietnam War began shortly after the end of World War II, first in an extremely limited capacity and escalated over a period of 20 years. Troop involvement peaked in April 1969, with 543, 000 American combat troops stationed in Vietnam.