In 1961, the United States** Kennedy ordered the dispatch of special forces to Vietnam, which opened the prelude to a war that lasted for more than ten years. At first, the United States expected the war to be an opportunity for its global expansion, but eventually found itself in the middle of it, unable to get out of it, and eventually had to withdraw in humiliation.
The initial decisive actions of the United States were in stark contrast to the later disastrous retreat, so much so that they could not even take away the part of the ** stationed in Vietnam. These ** who stayed in Vietnam have become Vietnam's "bargaining chips", supporting their survival for nearly 50 years, and there is still surplus food to this day. The complexity of the Vietnam War lies in the fact that, although it initially originated as a conflict within Vietnam, it later developed into a confrontation between the Viet Cong and the American imperialists. However, its essence is similar to that of the Korean War, which was a game between the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union.
In the mid-50s of the 20th century, Eisenhower, then the United States, began to pay attention to the interests of Southeast Asia and set his sights on the north and south of Vietnam. In a complex international context, the United States decided to intervene personally, and eventually won the support of South Vietnam**. By 1965, more than 5,000 U.S. Marines had launched their first large-scale campaign. With the increase in follow-up support, the North Vietnamese were forced to change their strategy and adopt guerrilla tactics, and achieved a series of successes. However, the game between the United States and North Vietnam continued, and the war consumed a lot of American money and caused discontent among the people at home. Coupled with the rise of the domestic anti-war movement at that time, large-scale demonstrations often broke out, forcing the United States to adopt a conservative strategy. After the final campaign failed to achieve the desired results, the United States decided to end the war, signed the relevant agreements and hastily left, marking the total defeat of the United States in the Vietnam War. However, the effects of the Vietnam War were far from over, and it was not until 1976 that the North and South regimes were finally unified, resulting in the current political landscape. Before the United States evacuated Vietnam, they left a lot of equipment on the land, partly because they could not take it away, and partly because it was captured by the Vietnamese army during the war. According to a U.S. data report on the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese army's aerial trophies included 36 CH-47 Chinooks, C-130 Hercules transport planes, 73 F-5 fighter jets, and more. The vast majority of this equipment is in good condition and can be put into service with minimal maintenance.
The Vietnamese side has kept a relatively low profile and has not fully disclosed the equipment they have acquired. However, in one report on Vietnam, some of the equipment they acquired from the Vietnam War was shown, either intentionally or unintentionally. The M193 cartridge is typical of American production 556 mm small-caliber cartridges, originally developed by the American company Remington. This bullet was widely used during the Vietnam War, so it has a high degree of recognition. It is worth noting that the US military used such bullets almost exclusively in the Vietnam War, and did not carry out large-scale equipment and production, and did not appear on the international arms market. Therefore, it is likely that the M193 ammunition displayed by Vietnam was left over from the Vietnam War by the United States. For Vietnam, these M193 bullets have a special significance, so they treat them as treasures to worship. And for the United States, while these bullets do not pose a substantial threat, they are a profound insult. In addition, there is the M16 automatic rifle, which is also a typical American equipment, which was widely used in the Vietnam War and is one of the six most famous guns in the world. Therefore, it is likely that these M16 automatic rifles on display are also from the Vietnam War.
For Vietnam, this batch of equipment captured from the Vietnam War is not only collectible, but also has important practical value. In the event of a large-scale war in Vietnam, these American-style equipment should be able to become its main force. Behind this point of view is the relative weakness of the military-industrial productive forces in Vietnam. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Vietnam has lacked the support of external forces, resulting in its military equipment not being updated and upgraded for a long time, and it can only rely on some old-fashioned equipment. In contrast, American-style equipment stood out in the Vietnam War with its superior quality, and is still fully competent even today. In addition to equipment such as ***, there are also various tanks, armored vehicles, etc. left by the United States, which can be quickly put into use after simple modifications. In the case of the M16 automatic rifle, the number left behind by the United States may have exceeded 700,000. Even after deducting some of the aging guns and the losses in the war, Vietnam should still have a stock of more than 100,000 M16 automatic rifles. If you add the ** of other ground artillery classes, these equipment are enough to support Vietnam in a war of a local nature. This is not the first time that the United States has been "extravagant" in this regard, and it has also left behind a lot of equipment during the Iraq war.
A similar situation occurred during the war in Afghanistan, where the United States left a large amount of arms for the locals. From a historical point of view, justice may come later, but it will never be absent. Whether it was the Vietnam War or the Iraq War, it was an irrational war led by the United States. History tells us that the way of conquering other countries by force is outdated, and that the undaunted anti-aggressors will always send a message to those who have ambitions: victory is justice. **10,000 Fans Incentive Plan