4. The Vietnam War saw the use of many controversial military tactics used by both the United States and their allies, as well as the Viet Cong and NVA. On the American side, one of the most prevalent and well known missions was Operation Ranch Hand, a decade long herbicidal warfare campaign that is still causing terrible birth defects to this day. The herbicides used in Agent Orange were contaminated with an even worse chemical, known as TCDD, which is a heavy carcinogen and teratogen. In the period that it was used, agricultural lands were sprayed with Agent Orange in an attempt to starve the enemy by destroying the main crop in the region, rice.
Agent Orange was a various mixture of many chemicals combined together to expose the hidings of the Northern and Viet Cong Troops throughout the forest, also to exterminate those plants and herbs that they may use that are consumable and of use to the Vietnamese army. From the years of 1961 to 1972 many acres of Vietnam land were sprayed with Agent Orange, approximately over 19 millions gallons were used across 4.5 million acres. Alongside Agent Orange it was a war of attrition, back and forth trying to make one another weaker with simple plans as weakening them would strengthen and conquer the other. They waited one another out, the U.S. had plans of destroying their hidings spots and plants they’d use as a food source so they would be hungry and less prepared for combat. They were only invading troops, not knowing many strategies for engaging and weakening their biggest opportunity was with the agent orange to atleast get rid of some of their food supplies so they’ll be hungry and not be able to fight much or even perform
It was used to damage forest area, the leaves, and crops where Vietcong troops were hiding. Agent Orange made it easier for United States troops to see what was going on. In the end, “Many would blame Agent Orange for cancers suffered by Vietnamese civilians and American veterans” (Danzer 945). Since Agent Orange contains dioxin, a deadly chemical, it caused many severe health problems worldwide. “They included cancers, birth defects, rashes, and severe psychological and neurological problems” (“Agent Orange 1”).
Stickoff has very strong points. The vietnam war overall caused many deaths. For some, a war is very scary especially for the ones in it, but at the end of the day soldiers from both sides of the battlefield are affected. Just like any other traumati situation in life, like losing a loved one, will cause psychological damage. At the end of the day, every soldier is seen as a heroe by their own country.
The United States was involved in the Vietnam War in the 1960s in order to support South Vietnam’s fight for an economic and cultural ties to the West. On the other hand, North Vietnam supported the ideas of a communist economy. However, the United States’s involvement in the war caused a million of dollars and lives lost, lost of faith towards the country’s government, and divided the nation instead of uniting as one. More than three million people in the war died, and out of those three million, 58,000 were Americans. The Americans and the people in South Vietnam had fought for their beliefs of a modern Westernized country while North Vietnam had fought for a communist economy.
This research project will explore from both the American and Vietnamese side of the war, the devastation and catastrophic misuse and cost of using Agent Orange, a herbicide which was used by U.S. military as part of the Air Force led warfare on an area of land no bigger than the size of Ireland’s Connaught. The devastating and horrendous results, by the hands of the U.S. who did everything in their own power to win this impossible victory and the ensuing consequences have ruined both an American generation but also several generations of Vietnamese. The U.S.’s aggressive impact on Vietnam has since casted much doubt on their military’s actions. The term ‘Vietnam Syndrome’ still lurks in many people’s minds when thinking of America’s involvement
The Vietnam War a dark time in the U.S. history. The fears of communism, The use weapons like napalm and agent orange. The U.S. and the lies the government tried to cover up. in the begin people supported the war U.S. was trying to stop communism and vietnam is small it wouldn't take that long for them to give up right? Well the U.S. was wrong the viet men were never going to give up and the choices the U.S. government made were the deciding factor in this war
Over the course of modern military history, many questionable forms of weaponry have been created and used in warfare. One such weapon is Napalm, the flammable gel-like substance that has been used, in various forms, since World War I. Napalm has proven to be an effective means to destroy bunkers and military buildings, but it also has a storied history for its use against civilians. To further the controversy surrounding the use of Napalm, the very creator of the substance has spoken out against the ways the military has put it to use. Military leaders are fond of the substance as it has proven to be very effective, but the controversy surrounding the misuse of Napalm seems to be forever a part of the history of this weapon. Napalm, or
Taylor Price Tensions of Vietnam The Vietnam War was one of the most protested and hated wars ever fought by the United States. Though the end of previous wars were celebrated by civilians and soldiers alike, the Vietnam War never came to a victorious resolution. The soldiers of previous wars were loved and thanked for their service, while some Vietnam veterans felt ignored and even hated.
John Kerry utilizes powerful language to combat the depersonalization of the Vietnam War and effectively condemn the actions of the American government. He retains his credibility throughout his speech because he himself is a Vietnam War veteran, and no one knows better than them what really happened. Kerry carefully chooses his words to demonstrate his personal connection to the subject of his speech. He does not shy away from the use of communal language such as the word “we.”
The Vietnam War happened from 1954 to 1975, it was the longest war that the United States ever fought beside the Civil War. Vietnam is located southeast of Asia, near Thailand. The Vietnam War was fought over communist expansion. More than 3 million people were killed in this war. The war began with South Vietnam and North Vietnam.
Day 46 Since we already have a mutual decision, it was time for us to start packing and cleaning up the cave. We picked up the leaves and grasses that served us our bed for quite a while. I started building a fire using them and some wood that he had lying around. We also tried to clean up the mess from the food that we have cooked over the past few days. Emma and Dominic left again to gather some water and more meals if they can and they also ended up taking Bear with them.
The image uses symbolism and fear tactics to send the message that peace will always prevail in the face of conflict. Within the frame of the photo can be seen a vast blue wasteland, devoid of plant life and bright color. However, in the center is an unscathed piano being played by a serviceman. The soldier is has a gun strapped to his back, yet seems intent only on playing. The piano represents peace as something immortal that can never be broken down, no matter how the world crumbles around it.
But also using the strong herbicide of Agent Orange on the rice paddies would take away the enemies resources of food. This mass bombing and dropping of this chemical agent had mass effects on the land and people of Vietnam. Agent Orange caused birth defects in children across the country such as spina bifida, oral clefts, cardiovascular defects, hip dislocations and hypospadias. On top of that, defects in the digestive tract and other neoplasms like neuroblastoma were also higher in Vietnamese children born during or after the war and Vietnam veterans' children. Vietnam also was a major rice exporter before the war.
This essay will investigate to what extent did the Strategies and Tactics used by the United States, North and South Vietnam, and the Soviet Union influence the outcome of the Vietnam war? The Vietnam War was one of the most significant war in American History. It was a war that will not be forgotten in a long time due to its surprising outcome and length of the war. One of the key roles in the war that had affected the outcome of the war were the tactics and strategies that were used by different countries. To investigate this question you will need to know about the strategies and tactics that were used by different countries.
