2006-11-19 07:46:48 · 3 answers · asked by g-maniac 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The war in Iraq is more closer to the Vietnam war. The U.S. went in with no clear objective, no exit strategy, most of the people don't want the U.S. there and it is a huge quagmire the U.S. can't get out of. It is not even close to the American Revolution. The Revolution was about a people's overthrowing a government. If the Iraqi people would have overthrown Sadam, then it may have been similar to the American Revolution.
2006-11-19 08:29:10 · answer #1 · answered by kepjr100 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beyond the use of bullets and explosives, and the corresponding human misery...
None. Absolutely none. And if your teacher thinks there are, have him/her call me and I'll convince them otherwise.
In the American Revolution, you had a rebel government who raised a proper army which fought proper battles.
In Iraq, you have various factions who have no claim of being an alternative government. You have them hitting soft, unarmed targets for the most part. Their contact with the UM military is aimed at CNN news coverage (propaganda) and cannot result in a military victory. Theirs is not a war of independence, as the US would gladly leave TODAY if we thought that they could govern themselves and protect themselves from invasion.
The Americans are an occupational force which have no intention of staying long-term. The Brits governed the colonies, and therefore were NOT an occupational force, but rather were the army of the recognized government. Unlike the Americans, they intended on staying forever.
2006-11-19 16:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by geek49203 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No significant similarities beyond the obvious violence.
2006-11-19 16:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by Who cares 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋