Vietnam war
Costly and Deathly War
Overview
(North)Vietnam was supported by Russia,China,Camboia,and other communist countries.The War was a 20 year long period.November 1,1955-April 30,1975.The War killed almost 53,000 Americans.The War killed almost 2 million civilians.The United States saw the war as prevent a communist takeover.The youngest man was a 15 year old named Dan Bullock.The oldest man is 63 year old Dwaine Mcgriff.The war cost about 173 billion.Equivalent to 770 Billion (2003).There was no clear winner in the war,but Vietnam completed there military actions.The total number of Southwestern Asian countries was 1,450,000,Total deaths was 2,313,000
Death for Peace
The war was a rich mans fight fought by boys.
A Aerial war
The war was used mostly by jeeps,and helicopters
Civilian Outcasts
The war killed almost 2 million civilians
Present Day
Gulf war
The Gulf war was to get Iraq out of Kuwait.
The war lasted 1 year August 1,1990-February 28,1991
The United States waged war with 34 different countries
Five fun Facts
-Slinkys were used as mobile radio antennas
-A estimated 125,000 people fled the draft
-A Taskforce named Tigerforce"cut off the ears of victims.
Navy Seals amassed a K/D Ratio 200:1 during the Vietnam war
Impact
Vietnam grew in money and population.
It also replaced the U.S Congress and military.
It split the Vietnam Democratic Party.