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Which of the following are similarities between the Vietnam War and the Korean War? (Select all that apply)
What type of warfare was utilized in the Vietnam War?
Chemical warfare and guerilla warfare
The Korean War saw the US fighting under the American flag with no UN involvement.
False
What was a public perception of the Vietnam War?
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What happened to Vietnam after the war ended?
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During the Korean War, fighting was conducted under the ______ flag.
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What was a significant government secrecy during the Vietnam War?
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Which of the following were characteristics of the Korean War? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Similarities between Vietnam War and Korean War
- Driven by the US policy of containment to prevent the spread of communism, highlighted by the domino theory.
- Conflict divided the countries along ideological lines: North was communist; South was capitalist.
- Involvement of US troop deployment in both wars.
- Each war divided by a parallel: Korea at the 38th parallel; Vietnam at the 17th parallel.
- Significant civilian casualties in both conflicts.
Vietnam War
- Utilized chemical warfare tactics, including Agent Orange.
- Guerrilla warfare predominated, characterized by unconventional combat strategies.
- Resulted in the entire nation of Vietnam succumbing to communism post-war.
- Faced substantial public opposition and protests in the United States.
- Officially concluded with the fall of Saigon; however, ceasefire agreements were not upheld.
- Increased media coverage due to the rise of television brought the realities of war into homes.
- Adverse weather conditions complicated military operations.
- High level of government secrecy and cover-ups, exemplified by the My Lai Massacre.
Korean War
- Involvement of the USSR and greater international participation in military efforts.
- Predominantly featured traditional warfare with large-scale battles and engagements.
- Successfully prevented the spread of communism into South Korea.
- Engagements were conducted under the UN flag with explicit permission obtained for military action.
- Garnered significant public support, removing the need for a military draft in the US.
- Battles were more straightforward with a unified army, lacking the element of surprise seen with the Viet Cong.
- Achieved success in containment of communism in the region.
- Both North and South Korea have adhered to the ongoing armistice since the war's conclusion.
- Familiar terrain and climate conditions for US troops aided military operations.
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Explore the similarities between the Vietnam War and the Korean War, focusing on their ideological divides, US involvement, and the tactics used during each conflict. Understand how these wars were influenced by the US policy of containment and the significant impacts they had on civilians and soldiers alike.
