Who Won the Vietnam War?

How did the Vietnam War start?

• Communism and the N. Vietnamese wanted to take over Vietnam
• Origianlly between the N. Vietnamese troops and S. Vietnamese troops
• The US stepped in to help the S. Vietnamese troops
• 1954-1973 (about 20 years)

Who won the Vietnam War?

• Overall a Draw
• Goal wise the VC won (they took over all of Vietnam)
• Casualty wise the US troops won (they killed millions)
• Debatable because people have different beliefs

Who was and John McCain?

• He was a air-bomber while ine Nam
• A POW (prisoner of war)
• He's now a Senator in Arizona
• He ran in the 2008 Presidential election

Why Do Both Sides Think They Won the War?

• This is what they're taught
• Their family told them who they thought won
• They've hear stories, and P.O.V. people on each side
• They think they over-powered the opposing side

More Interesting Facts About the War

• Media played a big part in the war
• Gulf of Tonkin attack was just an electrical malfunction
• US started out sending advisors then sent their troops
• The US used Agent Orange (a toxic herbicide)

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