Essays On War

Did General Haig Deserve To Be The Butcher of the Somme In June 1914 a Serb assassinated Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of the Austrian Empire. Austria decided to take revenge against Serbia and invaded. However, Serbia had an alliance with Russia, and Russia with France. Germany came to the aid of Austria. […]

“Despite what your momma told ya, violence does solve problems.” Those are some words said by one of the most deadliest Navy SEAL snipers known to man. Chris Kyle was born in Odessa, Texas on April 8th, 1974. Chris was raised along with his brother by his mother and father. Chris grew up on a […]

Vietnam was a dark time in American history. Some people felt that we shouldn’t have even been there in the first place. The country managed to block Vietnam out of their minds. After all, it was the first war that we’ve ever lost. Whatever the reasons were, the country as a whole was very displeased […]

It is suggested that the United States’ loss in the Vietnam War was greatly influenced by television. To determine if there is enough evidence to support this claim, sources D to L need to be examined. Television’s importance during the war cannot be underestimated, as it was the first time a war was broadcast without […]

There were many reasons, which lead to the extraction of the American Military forces from Vietnam. America had gotten involved with the Vietnam War in order to stop the spread of communism. Considering that the war took place at the height of the cold war and propaganda was quite strong; many people did not trust […]

The Vietnam War which started in 1963 lasted for 10 years. The origin of this place went back to the early 19th century when it was a colony of the French. The French rule in Vietnam was extremely harsh and unpopular. During the Second World War, when the French lost to the Germans, Vietnam became […]

“Our deaths are not ours they are yours; they will mean what you make them.”—Regret to Inform “The terrible price of that nobility is one that nobody should have to pay”—Barbara Sonneborn On her 24th birthday in 1968, Barbara Sonneborn, the director, received a telegram informing her that her husband, Jeff Gurvitz, had been killed […]

Bui Tin, a former general staff member for North Vietnam’s army who accepted South Vietnam’s unconditional surrender, later became the editor of “Peoples Daily,” Vietnam’s official newspaper. However, he moved to Paris after becoming disenchanted with Vietnamese Communism. In his book “Following Ho Chi Minh,” Tin offers valuable insights into North Vietnam’s military and psychological […]

There were many differences between the fighting tactics of Vietnam and the USA. One of the factors that made Vietnam the stronger side, despite being technologically backward, was their tactics. These were based on a 2000-year-old war strategy book, which proved that old tactics could beat brand new technology. Giap was the military leader for […]

It is arguable whether or not the Americans should have entered Vietnam. Because of the cold war (mainly between Russia and America), Americans have hated Communism. Communism is the belief that nations shouldn’t exist as separate countries, and the world can live in peace as one. When they saw Communism spread from Russia, through China, […]

It was the y nouns Americans who stood up to voice their opinions concerning this war and create De an antiwar culture whose ideology has continued to have a profound impact on American society up to the present day. Due to the opposition towards Vietnam War, the ere were a number of demonstrations, particularly among […]

General Vo Nguyen Giap is perhaps the most important figure in the early history of communist Vietnam with the exception of Ho Chi Minh. General Giap’s skills and expertise of were an essential element of the French defeat in 1954. However General Giap cannot be held solely responsible, the political skills of Ho Chi Minh […]

In 1961, the United States was embarking on its involvement in the most devastating conflict ever. The North Vietnamese, also known as the Viet Cong, launched an invasion of the South in their quest to gain complete control over the country. This move was viewed by America and other democratic nations as a possible catalyst […]

In 1981. six old ages after the official terminal of the Vietnam War. Mayor Edward Koch of New York City appointed a undertaking force of 27 taking citizens of the metropolis to develop a model for a fitting commemoration to Vietnam War veterans. The commemoration was to be a glass-block construction etched with extracts of […]

Individuals who hang around the school grounds for a considerable amount of time are commonly referred to as ‘Campus bums’. The groups that are mentioned include intellectuals, liberal politicians, middle-class suburbs, labor brotherhoods, and establishment authorities. The primary demonstrators in the United States who sought to terminate the Vietnam War were veteran veterinarians. The opposition […]

It’s traditionally perceived that Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War was the event/action that caused Australian society to change. The Vietnam War was the major push or an impetus for change in Australia and gave the new counterculture great momentum that eventually helped the counterculture to challenge the government and contribute to change in Australia. […]

I think this project will explain America’s problems that arose in the war of Vietnam and why they couldn’t defeat the Vietcong. Discussions will include the more experienced tactics of the Vietcong than their opposition. Also the Vietcong hosted parties and social activities to keep up morale whereas American’s were depressed over mosquito bites and […]

Vietnam has not always been a united country. In 1954 it was divided between North and South. U. S involvement, as far as troops were concerned, lasted from 1964 until 1973. The reasons why the U. S became involved were that, the war was a civil war between communist North Vietnam, which was supported by […]

Before 1950, the Japanese had taken Vietnam from French rule, and subsequently the Vietnamese started to form resistance groups in southern China. They practiced guerilla tactics and called themselves the Vietminh, and were led by Ho Chi Minh, a leading Vietnamese Communist. Their main objective was essentially nationalist, to achieve independence. They soon became Communist […]

Vietnam was the initial television war, with images of death, combat, camaraderie, and conflict being transmitted to millions of home viewers. These visuals likely significantly influenced people’s perspectives on the war, which I also believe. The extensive viewership of television meant that more individuals were affected by it compared to newspapers, magazines, or radio. Some […]

Between 1965 to 1968 the USA sent 500 000 thousand troops into Vietnam and 50 000 of them would not return and she would lose the war; the only one she has ever lost. There was outcry from amongst the world and this would turn from a short war into a ten year battle against the […]

From 1950 to 1968, the US’s increased participation in Vietnam was largely motivated by opposing communism on ideological grounds. This led to greater presidential involvement and further entanglement in the conflict due to concerns about America’s reputation being tarnished if they withdrew. The “quagmire theory” played a role in this decision-making process, as did the […]