for example vietnam war
2007-01-16 14:57:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
We won many wars in the jungle! Nam is not a good example, because we {the troopers} won a lot of that war! But our Government lost the war sitting at a table. I guess you think we won this war on the desert {Iraq}? SO FAR WE HAVE LOST MORE TROOPS THAN ALL OF W.W.2 and still haven't won! I love my country, but don't trust our government!! NAM VET U.S.M.C.*** If you can spell, thank a teacher.. If you can spell in English thank a VETERAN!!***
2007-01-16 15:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by Les Gramps 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wars were managed differently. In Vietnam, all targets or objectives had to be approved in Washington beforehand. This resulted in undue delay. Also, in Vietnam, the Communists had a "free port" not subject to attack or interdiction, which was the port of Haiphong. We were not allowed to mine the port, attack the ships, or do anything to hinder the delivery of weaponry and supplies to the North Vietnamese. Also, in Vietnam, as soon as we would get the upper hand, Johnson would stop the bombing, hoping to entice the North Vietnamese to the bargaining table. None of these problems existed in the Iraqi War.
2007-01-16 23:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce Woody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is NOT true. US troops fought an won in Jungle warfare against the Japanese.
The troops were NOT the reason for losing Vietnam, it was POLITICIANs that lost that war. Do I need to repeat that George???
2007-01-16 23:01:43 · answer #3 · answered by plezurgui 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In which desert they won do you think, Iraq is also a plan country, put American troops are losing every day more than previous day.
In Afghanistan also they could not do anything but to loss.
3024 US soldier has been killed in Iraq and 357 in Afghanistan since invasion of the two countries beside unknown number of civilians they have killed in both countries.
2007-01-17 02:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by Judge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they didnt win in Vietnam either.
it is not weaponry alone that wins, but attitude. back in Vietnam they did not have the attitude of a killer soldier, but more of a scared conscript.
attitude and mental precision in action are what wins, not might alone.
too many people believe that the US is the best army, but only funding wise is it so. too many movies folks, have created the 'super soldier feared by all' image. sadly, only americans believe the hype.
you didnt lose as many troops in WW2 compared to Iraq because you fought that one away from the main war. millions of allied troops died in that war, not a big % were USA.
focus on your job as a killing machine, and forget the politics, delusions of grandeur and empathy. that is how you win.
2007-01-16 23:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by SAINT G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for example Vietnam... now you're not talking about "troops"
the "troops" won every battle fought, the politicians forced them to lose the war by inaction.
2007-01-17 09:32:26 · answer #6 · answered by The Tin Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt the us military can win any wars be it desert or jungle.. hmm look at Iraq... the world is changing and brute force dont really work anymore againsr gorilla tactics.. the us needs to evolve from the WWII era and think 21st century.
2007-01-16 23:47:38 · answer #7 · answered by Sam S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We didn't win the war in the sandbox..
Remember, no amount of invading force can deter a determined group of native fighters.. You just can't..
2007-01-16 23:16:37 · answer #8 · answered by Shadowfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello! Panama and Grenada were battles in the jungles. And I dare you to say that to the Marines who island hopped in the South Pacific during WW2.
2007-01-16 23:03:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's easier to find people in a desert. You'd have to be an idiot to miss with a huge freaking bomb. It's a lot harder to hit people you can't see and don't even know if they are there to begin with.
2007-01-16 23:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by plant a tree 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋