Do the Vietnamese forgive the US?
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Do the Vietnamese forgive the US?
Many people find it surprising that the Vietnamese are more forgiving to the Americans than the Chinese, despite the millions of deaths caused by the Vietnam war – sometimes referred to as the Second Indochina War – between 1955 and 1975.
How many innocent people did the US kill in Vietnam?
Total number of deaths
| Low estimate of deaths | High estimate of deaths | |
|---|---|---|
| North Vietnam/Viet Cong military and civilian war dead | 533,000 | 1,489,000 |
| South Vietnam/U.S./South Korea war military and civilian war dead | 429,000 | 1,119,000 |
| Democide by North Vietnam/Viet Cong | 131,000 | 302,000 |
| Democide by South Vietnam | 57,000 | 284,000 |
Was Vietnam war a mistake?
For many who study foreign affairs, the Vietnam War was a tragic mistake brought about by U.S. leaders who exaggerated the influence of communism and underestimated the power of nationalism. It was a proxy conflict in the Cold War.
How many South Vietnamese civilians died in the Vietnam War?
It is estimated that 40,000 South Vietnamese civilians were assassinated by the People’s Army of Vietnam /Viet Cong. 250,000 were killed as a result of combat in South Vietnam and 65,000 were killed in North Vietnam.
How did the US get involved in the Vietnam War?
The U.S. under President Eisenhower encouraged the leader of that government in south Vietnam, Ngo Dinh Diem, to refuse to participate in the national elections scheduled for 1956. The U.S. then poured in money and personnel to create the impression that the government in south Vietnam had popular support sufficient to sustain itself.
Was the treasure spent on the Vietnam War wasted?
The treasure spent on the war could not be allowed to be viewed as having been wasted. That’s why 58,000 young Americans died in Vietnam; and 3 million Vietnamese. Is there a lesson to be learned from this?
What were the human costs of the Vietnam War?
The human costs of the long conflict were harsh for all involved. Not until 1995 did Vietnam release its official estimate of war dead: As many as 2 million civilians on both sides and some 1.1 million North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fighters. The U.S. military has estimated that between 200,000 and 250,000 South Vietnamese soldiers died in the war.