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About Did US "Civic Action" Really Make A Difference In Vietnam? | Battlezone

A big part of the fight against communism in The Vietnam War wasn't fought on the battlefield. This "civic action" was undertaken to show the Vietnamese population that they were being supported by the US and that capitalism was the way to go. This was undertaken by providing medical and construction aid as well as ensuring protection from the Viet Cong. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Did US "Civic Action" Really Make A Difference In Vietnam? | Battlezone
Category
Society
Runtime
41 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
War Stories

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