Do you agree with this interpretation of the problems faced by United States soldiers in Vietnam
Do you agree with this interpretation of the problems faced by United States soldiers in Vietnam? In many ways I agree with the interpretation in Source A because the author Michael Bilton highlights a number of useful facts of the soldiers in the Vietnam War. One main factor which he comments on is the recruit's intelligence: "An increasing number of recruits scored so low on the intelligence test that they would never have been let into the normal peacetime army." Bilton suggests how low the level of intelligence throughout the soldiers is. We can see that Bilton has looked through the recruits' examination results and he mentions how they would not have even been allowed to fight in the normal army. From my own knowledge, I know that the average age of a soldier going into battle would have been nineteen years old, this means that the majority of the soldiers which Bilton describes will have been at approximately that age and the soldier's age with the description in the extract. The author also writes about how the tour duty of one soldier should last for one year, however, many soldiers unfortunately lost their lives during the first month mainly due to lack of intelligence and experience. "Soldiers were most likely to die in the first month. The large majority of deaths took place in the first six months." He explains how the amounts of death rates are high and
Why the United States withdrew its forces from Vietnamin 1973.
History Coursework: Why the United States withdrew its forces from Vietnam in 1973 By Ross Aylard It was a tremendous shock that a superpower like the USA could not defeat a small country like North Vietnam. A large range of reasons have been given for losing the war, such as Americas inadequate leadership, too much reliance on airpower, the soldiers were inexperienced, the Vietcong's will power, the media and public opinion, inappropriate technology used by the USA and the Domino theory. I will be exploring many of these points in detail to see why America withdrew in Vietnam. America had a huge problem recognizing the Vietcong. The Vietcong didn't wear uniforms, which meant they could easily mix with ordinary people. Added to this, many South Vietnamese supported the Vietcong because the South Vietnamese government was very unpopular. This meant they could hide in villages, towns and even the capital Saigon, and attack without warning. This made it very difficult to recognize the Vietcong, so they were unable to arrest or kill them. They soldiers had to make difficult decisions and often risked the chance of mistaking the Vietcong for Joe Pub Lic. These were the sorts of decisions that the US troops in Vietnam had to make every day, and their average age was nineteen years old. Their inexperience must have made them nervous and scared which meant an increased chance of
Describe the military tactics used by both the USA and the Vietcong in the Vietnam War in the 1960s.
Describe the military tactics used by both the USA and the Vietcong in the Vietnam War in the 1960s During the Vietnam War the two sides used many different forms of military tactics. Many of these tactics were effects of other tactics, previously used in the War. As the Americans became more involved in the Vietnam conflict they tried to win over the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people. This tactic was essential in Vietnam because the Vietcong were also trying gin the support of the Vietnamese people. The Vietcong would help the peasants and be kind to the poor population of Vietnam to build up backing for the communist ideals. This was combated by the American tactic of strategic hamlets during 1962. The aim of strategic hamlets was to isolate the Vietcong from the ordinary people of Vietnam. The problem with this was that when they rounded up the Vietnamese people they also rounded up members of the Vietcong, who would organise attacks on the Americans from inside the strategic hamlets. These tactics eventually forced the Americans into sending in ground troops and the Americanisation of the war. The growing amounts of American ground troops forced the Vietcong to Guerrilla Warfare. This is where the Vietcong tried to overcome the American army by using their brain and knowledge of the area and landscape and not their military power. The Vietcong would use
John Keegan, a modern military historian suggests that Haig was an efficient and highly skilled soldier who did much to lead Britain to victory in the First World War. Is their sufficient evidence in sources A to H to support this interpretation? Us
Question 3 John Keegan, a modern military historian suggests that Haig was an 'efficient and highly skilled soldier who did much to lead Britain to victory in the First World War'. Is their sufficient evidence in sources A to H to support this interpretation? Use the sources and your own knowledge to explain your answer Source A is written by General Haig as a report of the battle of the Somme. Haig is writing to the prime minister of the time David Lloyd George and the rest of the political cabinet. Haig is being criticised about his tactics and thinks that if he shows confidence he won't loose his job. This source is very biased and just shows Haigs opinions and views of the outcome of the battle of the Somme it shows this by him not stating all the facts and not mentioning the bad points and even when he does mention a bad point he barely touches the subject and goes straight on to a good point. However Haig does mention one fact that the German losses were greater than the British even though not by much German casualties 500,000 British casualties 420,000. Also, Haig mentions about the Germans being practically beaten men and were ready to surrender also expecting defeat and once again this comment is biased because there are no facts supporting this statement also Germany battled strongly until the end of the First World War 918 Source B is a poster of Haig pointing
Describe and explain how the North Vietnamese and their NLF allies in the south were able to fight successfully against such apparently overwhelming odds between 1965 and 1973.
Ion Teale Q2 Describe and explain how the North Vietnamese and their NLF allies in the south were able to fight successfully against such apparently overwhelming odds between 1965 and 1973. The NLF was able to successfully fight the us troops in the south of Vietnam for a number of reasons. Amongst many of other reasons including political and social, the NLF and their allies fought successfully through a very effective and resourceful physical form of fighting. They operated largely using various types of guerrilla warfare. The central office near the Cambodian border commanded the Vietcong in the south. They almost solely relied on the Ho Chi Minh trail that ran through Laos and Cambodia for arms supplies. The Vietcong units were full time soldiers that often operated from villages, blending in with the local civilians. A very important point in understanding the difficulties that the US troops faced in seeking their opposition. For the most part US troops never saw any evidence of an enemy in Vietnam. They could not see whom they were fighting and so were hit hard by the Vietcong tactics of hit and run. American Morale was especially hit badly as the US troops started to lose their mentality and frustration kicked in. Vietcong troops relied heavily on small arms to defeat a seemingly overwhelming American force and in particular booby traps. In total
Study source K. use the sources to explain whether or not you agree with this assessment of the role of the media in influencing American attitudes to the war
Explain what a study of St Mark's gospel can tell Christians about the nature of discipleship Introduction Christian interpret marks gospel in a variety of ways for example Liberal approach. Believe that the writers of the bible were guided by god, but as they were human they could have made mistakes. The bible contains Gods word but needs to be interpreted by people. Not all intended to be taken literally, but to present spiritual truth using parables, imaginative stories and poetic writing Conservatives approach. Believe the bible was inspired by god and that the writers wrote what god wanted "the truth" from god for people to understand. The bible is not a scientific text and may not always have a clear meaning. Fundamentalists approach. Believe the bible is inspired by god and has no errors. Fundamentalists accept the miracles just as they are described in the bible. Literalists approach. They are fundamentalists who believe the bible is literal, or historically true Most Christians agree about the main points. These differences in interpretation may influence what they feel in the nature of discipleship. Together us as Christians most agree on the characteristics of a good disciple of Christ. Definition of discipleship One who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another. Discipleship means being prepared to follow Jesus. This can involve
vietnam coursework
Aaron Locke Vietnam coursework How useful are sources A to C to explain why the United States involved in the war in Vietnam? I am going to consider sources A to C and find how useful they are to explain why the United States became involved in Vietnam. Source A is a speech given by the U.S President Johnson in April 1965 making the source a primary source. President Johnson was speaking a month after the start of operation rolling thunder, rolling thunder was an operation the Americans used at the start of the Vietnam War It had three main objectives which were to reduce the infiltration, boost South Vietnamese morale and to inform Hanoi of the ever increasing expense of a continued insurgence in the south. The plan was for operation rolling thunder to last eight weeks but it lasted for the next three years this operation caused major casualties it was mainly an air bombing campaign that started on the 24th of February 1965 and lasted until the end of October 1968. The purpose of the speech I think to try and get the American people on side and President Johnson was basically just trying to justify his reasons and actions to the American people about the war. One of the reasons why the Americans got involved in Vietnam is because they have a promise to keep that they would support any country threatened by communism this was called the Truman doctrine it was a
Vietnam 2
How useful are sources A - C to explain why the United States became involved in the war in Vietnam. The Vietnam War officially started in 1965 when America sent troops into South Vietnam in order to help them fight the North. Before the war even started America brewed hatred toward communism and feared it would spread. The US believed that by helping the South Vietnamese government resist the attacks of the communist North they were helping prevent the spread of communism throughout the world. In 1954 at the Geneva conference it was decided the Vietnam was to be split into two, the North and the South. The US feared Eisenhower's "Domino Theory" so they offered their support to South Vietnam. Sources A - C all explain reasons why America got involved in the Vietnam War. Source A is useful for explaining why the USA got entered the war because it gives us information from the time it happened. Source A is a speech by President Johnson in April, 1965, one month after operation rolling thunder when America started bombing North Vietnam to aid the south. Seeing as though the speech is so close to the start of the bombing means that he is trying to win the people over to he's ideas. In President Johnson's speech he says that they have a promise to keep. The promise was "the independence of the South Vietnam the freedom of the people of South Vietnam to guide their country own
The Vietcong the Vietnamese Communists, or Vietcong, Were the Military Branch of the National Liberation Front (Nlf), and Were Commanded By the Central Office For South Vietnam, Which Was Located Near the Cambodian Border.
The Vietcong The Vietnamese Communists, or Vietcong, were the military branch of the National Liberation Front (NLF), and were commanded by the Central Office for South Vietnam, which was located near the Cambodian border. For arms, ammunition and special equipment, the Vietcong depended on the Ho Chi Minh trail. Other needs were met inside South Vietnam. Main force Vietcong units were uniformed, full-time soldiers, and were used to launch large scale offensives over a wide area. Regional forces were also full-time, but operated only within their own districts. When necessary, small regional units would unite for large scale attacks. If enemy pressure became too great, they would break down into smaller units and scatter. Unlike the main troops, who saw themselves as professional soldiers, local Vietcong groups tended to be far less confident. For the most part, recruits were young teenagers, and while many were motivated by idealism, others had been pressured or shamed into joining. They also harbored real doubts about their ability to fight heavily armed and well-trained American soldiers. Initially, local guerrillas were given only a basic minimum of infantry training, but if they were recruited to a main force unit, they could receive up to a month of advanced instruction. Additionally, there were dozens of hidden centers all over South Vietnam for squad and platoon
American reactions to the vietnam war
American reactions to the war There were many different reactions to the Vietnam War among the American population. The three representations all give an insight and explore people's different views about the Vietnam War. In this essay I will analyse the content, accuracy and objectivity of the representations, before I make a final judgement about which one is the best regarding the reactions of Americans to the Vietnam War. Representation 1 gives a clear insight as to how a group, 'The Committee to Help Unsell the War', consisting of professional advertisers and prestigious businessmen, applied their skills and expertise in creating a poster to try and dissuade people against supporting the war. This representation has some broad coverage; this is mainly because the message expressed through the poster, that too many American soldiers are dying in Vietnam, reflects a widespread concern among a wide section of US society. Also this group is definitely not a minority of the American population, not only does it consist of ad executives, but many other powerful and influential figures were involved in attempt to combat Pentagon 'spin doctors'. However the representations coverage is very limited, one example of this limited coverage is the poster only gives one reason against the war, also this one reason lacks context. The poster fails to explain why exactly they are against