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From 1957 to 1959 US Soldiers (US Army) operated as US Military advisors under MAAGV (US Military Assistance Advisory Group Vietnam). In 1962 MACV (US Military Assistance Command Vietnam) was created; MACV existed until the end of the war.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y ago"GI" was a term in use long before the Vietnam War. "Joe" is another common one. And, going back further, you find nicknames relating to specific time periods, such as "blue bellies" (Civil War, Indian Wars), "Yankee" or "Billy Yank" (Civil War), "Doughboy" (First World War), "Dogface" (Second World War, Korean War), and there's certain to be other, lesser-known ones.
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∙ 13y agoDuring WWI the French called the American soldiers " dough boys" the reason is unknown
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∙ 14y agoDuring the Vietnam war, the army of men trying to overthrow the South Vietnamese government were widely known as the Viet Cong by American soldiers and their allies.
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Who were the rebels during the revolution war?
North Vietnamese soldiers were referred to as the NVA (North Vietnamese Army) by the GI's in Vietnam, during the war. Southern Communist soldiers living in South Vietnam and fighting in South Vietnam, were called the Viet Cong (VC).
How many us soldiers died in vietnam?
A total of 58,168 American soldiers died in Vietnam during the Vietnam War!!
What did American soldiers call themselves during the revolution?
Revolutionaries or Minutemen(supposedly because they were ready in a minute)
How were soldiers deployed to Vietnam?
Legends says that US used Extensive Helicopters to deploy its soldiers in tough terrain of Vietnam.
Did American soldiers ever physically fight Soviet soldiers?
Indirectly. Vietnam for example was the U.S. indirectly fighting Russia who supplied Vietnam.
Were child soldiers used in the Vietnam war?
no? yes they were children were strapped with grenades and would walk up to soldiers and kill themselves and the soldiers.
What was communication like for soldiers and their familie s while serving in the Vietnam war?
"Mail Call!"
What type of trainings did the soldiers in Vietnam need?
living conditions of Vietnam soldiers
Who were the rebels during the revolution war?
North Vietnamese soldiers were referred to as the NVA (North Vietnamese Army) by the GI's in Vietnam, during the war. Southern Communist soldiers living in South Vietnam and fighting in South Vietnam, were called the Viet Cong (VC).
Did the chinese rule Vietnam?
Yes, the Chinese ruled Vietnam for 1,000 years until 939 AD, China was defeated by Vietnam and had lost control over Vietnam. Vietnamese soldiers and civilians in Vietnam were ruled by chinese soldiers and then finally the vietnamese soldiers fought back against the chinese soldiers and China lost the significant battle against Vietnam.
How many us soldiers died in vietnam?
A total of 58,168 American soldiers died in Vietnam during the Vietnam War!!
Were the soldiers of the Vietnam war respected after the war?
In America. the American soldiers? No. In Vietnam - the Vietnamese Viet-Cong? Yes.
Did soldiers in the Vietnam war get train to fight?
Soldiers from North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Korea, Australia, and the United States were all effectively trained and prepared for battle in the Vietnam Conflict.
What foot infections did soldiers in Vietnam suffer from?
One foot infection that soldiers in Vietnam suffered from was an infection called trench foot. Also, many soldiers in Vietnam suffered from basic fungal infections on their feet.
What did American soldiers call themselves during the revolution?
Revolutionaries or Minutemen(supposedly because they were ready in a minute)
How were soldiers deployed to Vietnam?
Legends says that US used Extensive Helicopters to deploy its soldiers in tough terrain of Vietnam.
Is there a memorial to the soldiers of the Vietnam War?
no
