"U.S. entry into the war in Vietnam marked a new phase that proved costly to Vietnamese as well as to the Americans." Analyse the statement. ORHow did the entry of the U.S. into the war mark a new phase that proved costly to the Vietnamese as well as to the Americans ? Explain.

"U.S. entry into the war in Vietnam marked a new phase that proved cos

1.	"U.S. entry into the war in Vietnam marked a new phase that proved costly to Vietnamese as well as to the Americans." Analyse the statement. ORHow did the entry of the U.S. into the war mark a new phase that proved costly to the Vietnamese as well as to the Americans ? Explain.
Answer» (a) (i) Even though the U.S. had advanced technology and good medical supplies, casualties were high. (ii) About 47,244 died in battle and 3,03,704 were wounded who became 100% disabled. (iii) The phase of struggle with the U.S. was brutal. (iv) Widespread attacks and use of chemical weapons (Napalm), bombs destroyed many villages and decimated jungles. Civilians died in large numbers. (b) (i) The effect of the war was felt within the U.S. as well. (ii) Many were critical of the U.S. joining the war. (iii)Anger spread when youth were recruited for the war. (iv) Compulsory service in the armed forces was waived off for university graduates. (v) Only minorities and children of working-class families were sent to war.