By: Brian John | 2010-11-27 | College The Vietnam War was the longest and most hated war in which Americans ever fought. Moreover, there is no estimate of the cost. The toll in distress, grief, in bitter general disorder can never be calculated. No one wants ever to see America so at odds again. In addition, for many of the more than two million American veterans of the war, the wounds of Vietnam will never heal. read more
By: Marcus Peterson | 2010-04-26 | News and society It's not normal that in Vietnam War, helicopters were reinvented as an offensive weapon. You all know that, as traditionally, helicopters were used by the military for evacuating wounded soldiers or carrying weapons and supplies from one place to another. read more
By: Brian John | 2011-09-24 | College The affect of the Vietnam War was badly faced by the American government both on the political side as well as at the societal side. The mounting price tag which was accumulated with the war slowed the pace of the American economy. This economic unrest became the centre of attention for most of the leaders of that time and nationwide protest started. Many of the critical people of that time started to... read more
By: Russell Shortt | 2010-04-04 | News and society In January 1950, the People's Republic of China recognised the Vietminh's Democratic Republic of Vietnam as the government of Vietnam. At the same time the non-Communist nations of the world recognised the France supported State of Vietnam led by former Emperor Bao Dai. The Battle of Dien Bein Phu of 1954 marked the end of French involvement in Indo-China and the independence was granted to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia by the Geneva Accords. read more
By: Russell Shortt | 2010-04-04 | News and society However, in May 1970, the US began ground incursions into Cambodia; this action sparked nationwide protests on the home front culminating in the tragedy at Kent State University when four students were shot and killed by soldiers of the Ohio National Guard. The public were outraged, but the Nixon administration appeared indifferent, launching ARVN incursions into neutral Laos in early 1971 with the intention of cutting the Ho Chi Minh supply line. These incursions proved disastrous with the ARVN forces who were easily routed, retreating pell-mell, abandoning vehicles and equipment and requiring a bail-out by American airpower; the chaos clearly ... read more
By: Joelyn Pullano | 2010-04-04 | News and society An overview of the two types of flak jackets used in the Vietnam War. One Jacket was used by the Marines, the other was used by the Army. read more
By: Joelyn Pullano | 2010-04-04 | News and society The concept of riverine forces was not new to Southeast Asia. During the Indochina War of 1946-54, French forces created the Dinassauts, which were combat organizations designed to operate in the hostile environment of Vietnam's waterways. read more
By: Brian John | 2011-09-26 | College China then proceeded to send in more aid to help North Vietnam defend itself in the form of naval defense systems and bases in 1963 in the form of People's Liberation Army personnel and advisors. August of 1964 saw the Gulf of Tonkin incident, which in effect, marked the beginning of direct combat between North Vietnam and the U.S (Prados). China, keenly observing every move of the U.S assault.... read more
By: Joelyn Pullano | 2010-04-04 | News and society An article about the 1st Cavalry Air Rocket Artillery units. It outlines their initial impact when they first arrived. Including what they did to help in the Pleiku Campaign. read more
By: Debra Corbeil | 2010-03-29 | Adventure Tourism The Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City are an incredible destination for war and history buffs. During the Vietnam War it was the major battleground between the U.S and Viet Cong. Surprisingly, the U.S. knew that the tunnels were there, they simply could not find them or destroy them. They put everything they had into taking out the tunnels from dispersing agent orange and napalm to relentlessly dropping bombs, but the caves remained in tact. read more
By: Sura Nguyen | 2012-05-17 | Travel Tips For us, and for visitors returning to the country after a period of absence, Vietnam is changing at breakneck speed. The potential bottled up by the war and the restrictions that followed as the painful process of reunification and reconciliation proceeded, is now being unleashed. read more
By: Vinvent Ruan | 2010-11-24 | Travel & Leisure Most people will be aware of Vietnam's late 20th century history, but there is much more to Vietnam's history than just the Vietnam War. read more
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