Compare And Contrast The Vietnam War And The Battle Of Suoi Tre

Vietnam War and the Battle of Suoi Tre

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Vietnam War and the Battle of Suoi Tre

Throughout the history of the United States the U.S has partaken in many wars, some more brutal than others. But a war that will always stand out more than others is the Vietnam War. “The Vietnam War is one of the most important proceedings events in the history of the United States. Known as “the only war Americans ever lost” (CNN 2017). At that time it was the longest fought war in U.S. history lasting from 1955-1973. “The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted the communist regime of North Vietnam and its southern allies,

Artillery has been used since the American Revolution and since has grown into the Artillery we know today. “By the late 18th century, artillerymen were considered elite troops. In an age of widespread illiteracy, soldiers who could do the geometric calculations necessary to place a cannonball on target must have seemed almost as wizards.”(American Revolution) But Artillery has evolved since then having rocket propelled, satellite guided and rounds that help you maneuver at night just to name a few. Artillery will always play major roles in war because it limits the amount of hostile forces you have to deal with in the blink of an eye.

The Vietnam War is one of the most important proceedings events in the history of the United States. Known as “the only war Americans ever lost” (CNN 2017). The Vietnam War greatly changed America forever. It was the longest war fought in America’s History, lasting from 1955 to 1973. The Vietnam conflict began long before the U.S. became directly involved. Indochina, which includes Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, was under French colonial rule. In 1946 communists in the north started fighting France for control of the