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Was the Vietnam conflict more similar or different from the Korean conflict?
The similarities of the two wars were the same ideological background, the confrontation of two super nations, the US and the URSS, and their economic and political systems. Vietnam War was the prolonged struggle and lasted more than 10 years, while the Korean War – only three.
What was the conflict between Korea and Vietnam?
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South Korean involvement in the Vietnam War | |
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Location | South Vietnam |
Objective | To support South Vietnam against Communist attacks |
Date | 11 September 1964 – 23 March 1973 |
Executed by | Approximately 320,000 military personnel, with an average of 48,000 per year. |
How bad was the fighting in Vietnam?
More than two decades of violent conflict had inflicted a devastating toll on Vietnam’s population: After years of warfare, an estimated 2 million Vietnamese were killed, while 3 million were wounded and another 12 million became refugees.
What are the similarities between the Korean War and Vietnam War?
The similarities of the two wars were the same ideological background, the confrontation of two super nations, the US and the URSS, and their economic and political systems. Vietnam War was the prolonged struggle and lasted more than 10 years, while the Korean War – only three.
Which war came first Korea or Vietnam?
According to the article, it’s not unusual for NPR producers to ask Schorr, on deadline, “Which war came first, Korea or Vietnam?”, not having even a clue that the Korean war was in the 1950s, while the Vietnam war was in the 1960s-70s.
Was the Vietnam War an evident War?
In the beginning, it was not an evident war; it was rather hidden, latent conflict overage to the serious and prolonged war.
Were the conflict strategies used in Korea effective in Vietnam?
The conflict strategies used in Korea were not effective in Vietnam. Looking closer at the conclusions of the two American military conflicts, the Korean War ended after three years and the U.S. continued to aid South Korea with troops, money and supplies. Neither side was defeated as both sides negotiated treaties to end the hostilities.