Vietnam War
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The Vietnam War (1963-1975) was a physical battle fought in the midst of a political war. The United States saw the spread of Communism as a major threat to itself and to the world. As a result of this anti-communist crusade the U.S. felt the need to aid the South Vietnamese when the French moved out of the area by first sending troops to train the people how to fight. However, it didn't take long for masses of U.S. troops to move into South Vietnam and fight the invading northern counterpart of South Vietnam themselves.
The Vietnam War is a crucial and often debated part of American history. The entire purpose and need of the U...