In America. the American soldiers? No. In Vietnam - the Vietnamese Viet-Cong? Yes.
American soldiers were partially trained in the Vietnam language before they left to fight, but most certainly did use a language dictionary while there. It didn't take them long to pick up some of the language fast because it kept them alive. Many American soldiers (depending on where they were stationed) could speak fluent Vietnamese.
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The South Vietnamese referred to Communists LIVING in "South Vietnam" as the Viet Cong. Not to be confused with enemy soldiers entering South Vietnam FROM North Vietnam, the NVA (North Viet Army).
In American history: Benedict Arnold The lesser known, most recent traitor is Jane Fonda. She visited the American soldiers that were held prisoner in Vietnam, and when the soldiers passed her notes how horrible the conditions were, she turned them in to the Vietnamese. She got away with treason. Boycott everything Jane Fonda.
american soldiers thought many south vietnamese were indifferent toward their own nation
American soldiers killed hundreds of Vietnamese civilians.
In America. the American soldiers? No. In Vietnam - the Vietnamese Viet-Cong? Yes.
To help the North Vietnamese soldiers or the South Viet soldiers?
American soldiers were partially trained in the Vietnam language before they left to fight, but most certainly did use a language dictionary while there. It didn't take them long to pick up some of the language fast because it kept them alive. Many American soldiers (depending on where they were stationed) could speak fluent Vietnamese.
American troops.
Powell was a US Army officer fighting in the war; serving with the Americal Division.
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The name of the traps that the Vietnamese made where the soldiers would fall into a pit of stakes is Booby Traps. The name of the traps that the Vietnamese made where the soldiers would fall into a pit of stakes is Booby Trap.
vietnamese
The South Vietnamese referred to Communists LIVING in "South Vietnam" as the Viet Cong. Not to be confused with enemy soldiers entering South Vietnam FROM North Vietnam, the NVA (North Viet Army).
Ia Drang: See film, "We Were Soldiers..." starring Mel Gibson.