Helping each other, getting bigger and bigger
It depends on your definition. The US won every battle in Vietnam but
lost the war, but in other operations the US has taken a beating but
prevailed in the end. I hope this helps.
They were fearful of the power of the British government. They did not want someone to gain too much power over them once again.
I don't know the answer but try reading this:
https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/robert-f-kennedy
It should help give you information.
Good Luck!!