Was the Vietnam war popular with American citizens?
no
Who placed restrictions on the military during this time?
American political leaders
In what year did forces began deploying in masse?
1965
After what event?
after the Gulf of Tonkin Incident
How many meaningful battles did the Americans lose?
none
In what area of battle did the Americans struggle?
counter the guerrilla hit and run tactics
Used by whom?
Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army
What was regarded as an American military low point?
The Vietnam War
What controversial way did the U.S. recruit soldiers?
draft
Why had a small number of U.S. forces been stationed in Vietnam as early as 1959?
in intelligence & advising/training roles