The Vietnam War : The Causes Of War

The Vietnam War greatly changed America forever. It was the longest war fought in America’s history, lasting from 1955 to 1973. The Vietnam War tarnished America’s self image by becoming the first time in history the United States failed to accomplish its stated war aims, to preserve a separate, independent, noncommunist government. The war also had great effects on the American people. It was the first war ever broadcast on television. The public was able to see what happened on the battlefield. One of the chief effects of the war was the division it caused among the people. Not since the Civil War had America been so divided. This war would have lasting affects on the United States.

The war in Vietnam was a liberative exertion with respect to the Vietnamese, from provincial enslavement by western forces like France. Further division among the Vietnamese on political lines saw the heightening of the Cold War with the north accepting backing from comrade associates and the south from the US and other non-socialist nations. The US was vigorously included in the Vietnam War considering the expansive number of assets and troopers conveyed in the war-torn nation. Both sides of the Cold War were included to guarantee that neither benefitted from the political division of the nation to influence it to their side. The US was especially worried about the spread of socialism toward the south, in this way the war served to contain

The Vietnam War was the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam at the beginning. However, this time the United States and the Soviet Union are in the cold war. The United States helps South Vietnam in order to oppose communism. Then the United States involvement escalated. This made the United States become the main battle country. The Vietnam War was one of the most unpopular wars in American history. The Vietnam War was an unpopular war because the spread of communism to south Vietnam had no direct threat against the US, and we fought the war for someone else using our men and money, also many civilians died.

was also known as the Second Indochina War and began in 1954. One of the most

“There was a time when liberalism was identified with anti-Communism. But the Vietnam War led liberals into the arms of the Left, which had been morally confused about Communism since its inception and had become essentially pacifist following the carnage of World War I. During this time of war many people were confused; what was the purpose behind the war, why is we losing our possession, where all of the food is going? These questions couldn’t be answered through 1914-1918. The public did know the 4 main causes of the Great War. The main cause were Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism. Each one of these parts were able to bring together and break a part a

Consider the Vietnam War, The Cold War, or even the Spanish-American War: it’s safe to assume that the mere mention of these wars evoke some feeling of recognition, whether it resurfaces a rather passionate opinion or an unwelcome flashback to U.S history class. The Philippine-American War illicites a much tamer response, unless, of course, you’re asking a Filipino or a history buff. In fact, the Philippine-American War is often times referred to as ‘The Forgotten War’ for that very reason. Despite its lack of recognition amongst average Americans, the Philippine-American War wasn’t just some battle the U.S won years ago, some footnote in history that had no impact. It was so much more than that. While the Philippine-American War marked the end of the Philippine Revolution, it occurred over a longer period of time with even more casualties than the more recognized Spanish-American War, changed the United States’ role in the world as an imperialist nation, and established a relationship between the two nations that still affect the world to this day.

The war in Vietnam was one of the worst wars in American history. There were so many young men who died fighting for their country, some of which did not even choose to be sent to Vietnam. There were also many who suffered injuries that affected them for the rest of their lives. It was a terrible war for the U.S. in both casualties and injuries.

The main cause of the Vietnam War revolved around the simple belief held by America that communism was threatening to expand all over south-east Asia. Neither the Soviet Union or the United States could risk an all-out War against each other. Even though the Soviet Union and the USA could not risk an all-out War, they still fought against each other in the Vietnam War.

In October 1967, America and troops reported that Vietnam declared war after bombing and killing several Americans. The Vietnam War is one war that no one really could find reason for. American troops went through many soldiers during this war. It seemed that once the Vietnam War started, no one was able to predict when the war was going to end. Back home in America, in Wisconsin, a university full of students being to rally outside insisting for the war in Vietnam to end. This was a constant and everyday thing. Student would often miss class in order to participate in the fear of being drafted in the anti- war rallies. In Vietnam, both American and Vietnam soldiers continued being killed as the ongoing fight to end the war was still in process.

1 out of 10 soldiers were injured or killed. The Vietnam War was long and costly that was armed it pitted the communist regime of North Vietnam and also its southern allies , Viet Cong, against Southern Vietnam and the principal ally, known as the United States . The year that the war started was 1954, but conflict in the region went back to the mid 1940s.(1)

On November 1st, 1955 the war with Vietnam began. What prompted the escalated violence that is known as the Vietnam War was, ironically, the fear of communism.

To understand the US involvement in Vietnam, it is necessary to understand the background of traditional independence and opposition to larger powers throughout Vietnamese history. The Vietnamese had a long history and tradition of opposing invading powers. This opposition and culture was to draw the U.S. into the longest war it has been involved in. This was an indirect but vitally important cause of US involvement in the Vietnam War. As early as 500BC, Vietnam was a country that held a strong sense of nationalism, and endeavoured for the goal of autonomy, independence, and self-rule. Up until modern history, there have been several events that have contributed towards intensifying this sense of nationalism and resistance against foreign powers. National resistance against the Chinese empire was one of the earliest examples of resistance against nationalism. Throughout the period of pre-modern history from 210 BC to 1789, resistances against foreign control and rule such as that against the Nan Yue, the Song, the Ming, and the Qing, were frequent. These attempts at national resistance came down to the basis that the nationalist Vietnamese did not want foreign influence determining the political future, culture, or customs of their country. Another main example that increased a sense of nationalism was French Colonialism. The French, who were appealed by Vietnam’s unique location, natural resources, and the extensive economic opportunities

The Vietnam War was perhaps one of the most patriotic wars in American history but many people question whether or not it was a war. Vietnam could be considered a war due to the level of casualties and its length, but there are more reasons, saying it is in all actuality not a full fledged war, for example: initially war had never been formally declared, not only that, but the war was still too contained in one area and could have been considered a part of any war going on at the same time.

The Vietnam War started from 1954 to 1975. The War was located in Southeast Asia in North and South of Vietnam. It was also known as Indochina war. The battle was about the communist regime of North Vietnam and their southern allies Viet Cong. The North Vietnamese government and the Viet Cong were fighting about reunify of Vietnam. The South Vietnamese was supported by the U.S and the North was supported by the Soviet Union. (Spector, R. H. (n.d.). Vietnam War. from http://www.britannica.com/event/Vietnam-War) There are various causes of the Vietnam War the Truman Doctrim, The Domino Theory, and Ho Chi Minh.

The Vietnam War is one of the most important conflicts of the twentieth century. It is the second most traumatic, contentious, and problematic event in U.S. history—the first being the Civil War. Yet the Vietnam War, means that “the dispute zone”. it was also called "Second Indochina War" and the "American War".