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Number of chicanos in Vietnam?
Over 170,000 Hispanic GI's served in the Vietnam War; approximately 3,070 Hispanics died there.
How did soldiers in World War 2 earn leave?
GI's were authorized 30 days a year as general issue (during the Vietnam War).
What was the Average life expectancy of a us tunnel rat?
The same as the rest of the GI's. The work was mostly scary; snakes, spiders, darkness, etc.
Why was the Vietnam War unique?
The US Civil War (1861-1865) and the Vietnam War (1961-1975) are the only wars in which US citizens experienced a military defeat. In both wars the NORTH defeated the SOUTH. In both wars the Southerners/GI's fighting for South Vietnam were treated harshly (called and treated as "losers") by their fellow US Citizens. Even though the US Civil War was a victorious United States victory, the Confederates (Southerners) were still Americans. Secondly, the Vietnam War was our longest war, outlasting the American Revolutionary War by several years.
What role did minorities play in the Vietnam War?
This was the era of the civil rights movement: Black Panthers, Martin Luther King Jr., Marches, and Riots. In South Vietnam, while in the field...all GI's were brothers...once in the rear areas of major base camps they separated into their own "clicks." Those were dangerous times; the effects of the aforementioned groups/organizations heavily influenced the GI's in the rear areas, with no enemy to fight in the rear...GI's became their own worst enemy.
What is the life expectancy for Vietnam?
US Infantrymen were alittle more at risk at becoming a casualty, than their WW2 fore fathers; by virtue of the helicopter...which caused the Vietnam War GI to fight more battles in a smaller amount of time than a WW2 serviceman...who had no RAPID DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITIES (the helicopter). Example(s): A WW2 GI might fight one battle in 2 days; whereas a Vietnam GI might fight 2 battles in 2 days. Other than that; each GI in Vietnam was expected to complete his 12 month tour of duty in country.
Number of chicanos in Vietnam?
Over 170,000 Hispanic GI's served in the Vietnam War; approximately 3,070 Hispanics died there.
Nickname of American Soilders?
During WW1, WW2, Korea...it was "Yanks" and "GI's"; during the Vietnam War it was mainly, just "GI's."
Was GI Joe based on World War 2?
No, the first GI Joe action figures were released at the height of the Vietnam Conflict (1964).
What were the people known as if they supported the Vietnam War?
Patriots or supporters of the war would get the same treatment as the GI's did from the anti-war protesters.
How did dogs help man in war time?
In Vietnam, War Dogs, officially named "military working dogs" alerted GI's of intruders when guarding airbases or riverine patrol boat bases. War dogs alerted GI's of enemy presence during patrols. Approximately 4,000 US war dogs served in the Vietnam War. 43 war dogs and 73 dog handlers were killed in Vietnam.
Are there any blood related nicknames that the Vietnam war owns?
What is a "blood related nickname?" Some GI or US public nicknames for the Vietnam/or the war were; "The Nam", "Indochina", or "Southeast Asia."
He was the first successful doll for boys but sales declined during the Vietnam war?
Alex, what is GI Joe?
Why did the US retreated Vietnam war?
It was obvious North Vietnam wasn't going to quit; so the US declared victory and went home (from the GI's perspective).
How did soldiers in World War 2 earn leave?
GI's were authorized 30 days a year as general issue (during the Vietnam War).
What did the the solgers in the Vietnam war take with them?
GI (Government Issue) issue only. Everything was issued, including cigarettes.
What was the Average life expectancy of a us tunnel rat?
The same as the rest of the GI's. The work was mostly scary; snakes, spiders, darkness, etc.
