The question of whether the Vietnam "War" was indeed a war or a "conflict" is a complex and nuanced one, with significant implications for how we understand and contextualize this pivotal historical event.

🔍 Traditionally, the term "war" has been used to describe a state of open, armed, and prolonged hostility between nations or states.

In the case of Vietnam, however, the involvement of the United States was not a declared war, but rather a military intervention in support of the South Vietnamese government against the communist-led North Vietnamese forces.

This semantic distinction has been the subject of much debate and discussion among historians, political scientists, and the general public. - https://vietnamfocusguide.com/blog/was-vietnam-a-war-or-a-conflict/?unique_id_fn5wk6ly

"Navigating the Language of Vietnam: War or Conflict?"