HY2020 CSU Unit 4 Military History Korean & Vietnam War
- Discuss the major military operations—land, sea, and air—of the Korean War from January 1951 until the conclusion of the conflict in July 1953. Describe key events that show U.S. actions as a superpower. Also, provide a discussion of the major leaders involved in U.S. military operations during this time period, and identify the military spending trends in this time period. Your response should be at least 500 words in length.
2. Discuss John F. Kennedy’s concept of flexible response. How did this policy differ from Dwight D. Eisenhower’s New Look? What impact did flexible response have on the U.S. military and NATO? Who were the major political and military personalities involved in this policy? Your response should be at least 500 words in length.
3. What role do you think the Soviets played in ensuring evolution and change in the U.S. military? your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
4. What do you think the United States’ responsibilities were as a world superpower in the context of entering Vietnam? Do you agree with entering Vietnam to fulfill these responsibilities? Why, or why not? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
