COLD WAR ERA
IMPACT OF COLD WAR
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Question
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Vietnam War
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Korean War
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Tiawan War
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Cold War
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The U.S. entered the Vietnam War in an attempt to prevent the spread of communism, but foreign policy, economic interests, national fears, and geopolitical strategies also played major roles.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.