 After World War II Vietnam was divided
into two nations, a Communist North and a somewhat democratic
nation in the south. The French tried to reassert its military,
economic, political and cultural influence and after years of
war they were eventfully driven out. The United States picked
the mantle of support for the south and over time sent more and
more troupes.. Eventually the United States also was forced out
and North and South Vietnam were merged into one nation. |
"Total Service members
(Worldwide)....8,744,000,
Deployed to Southeast Asia
........3,403,000
Battle Deaths...47,424,
Other Deaths (In Theater)
.....................10,785
Other Deaths in Service
(Non-Theater)...32,000,
Non-mortal Wounding
........................153,303,
Living
Veterans...............7,125,000"
Source:
Veterans
Administrations |
