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Why did soldiers wear playing cards on there helmets?
The practice started in Vietnam where soldiers would leave the ace of spades, known as the death card, on bodies of Viet Cong. While the Vietnamese did not associate the ace of spades with death immediately, it was an effective weapon in the psychological battle with the Viet Cong.
What were the strategic objectives of North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong during the Vietnam War?
1. To wear down the American people's will to fight on (using television to deliver the message). 2. To produce as many American casualties as possible, to further the efforts of number 1. 3. With the combination of 1 & 2 above, America would see that fighting in Vietnam was useless and a waste of lives (and equipment); and quit the war.
In what American armed conflict did troops on both sides wear flat caps?
American Civil War
What do bagpipers wear?
Bagpipers usually wear a white button down shirt and kilt.
What affects did Vietnam have on civielans?
The impact was the same as in most wars; getting caught up in it, as well as the hardships of no medical care, food, housing (shelter), transportation, education, churches, etc. The ONLY added feature to Vietnam was the Viet Cong guerilla, who often took shelter in civilians homes; and since they often didn't wear uniforms (as did the NVA) local civilians often had to do some fast talking to US/Allied Forces in convincing us that they were NOT "VC". Especially if we found evidence indicating that communists guerillas (VC) had been there previously. The greatest fear of any local civilian in SOUTH Vietnam was being accused of being "VC". They feared execution on the spot, if South Viet authorities were present (to do the executing). In many cases that fear was unfounded, but it was known to happen, as seen on TV during the TET offensive of '68.
What was the Vietcong's strategy in fighting in fighting American forces?
Vietcong forces used small engagements and ambushes to wear down American troops.
Why did soldiers wear playing cards on there helmets?
The practice started in Vietnam where soldiers would leave the ace of spades, known as the death card, on bodies of Viet Cong. While the Vietnamese did not associate the ace of spades with death immediately, it was an effective weapon in the psychological battle with the Viet Cong.
What were the strategic objectives of North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong during the Vietnam War?
1. To wear down the American people's will to fight on (using television to deliver the message). 2. To produce as many American casualties as possible, to further the efforts of number 1. 3. With the combination of 1 & 2 above, America would see that fighting in Vietnam was useless and a waste of lives (and equipment); and quit the war.
What was the Vietcong in fighting American forces?
Vietcong forces used small engagements and ambushes to wear down American troops.
What was vietcong strategy in fighting American forces?
Vietcong forces used small engagements and ambushes to wear down American troops.
Did union troops or confederate troops wear grey jackets?
Confederates had the grey clothing.
What did the Confederate and Union troops wear?
Confederate-Gray Union-Blue
What did the british troops wear during the revolutionary war?
They wore red coats. :)
Which hat does a president wear when he or she calls military troops into action?
Commander in chief
Why don't our bones wear down?
They do wear down, your bones are not rock or metal.
What can you wear down but never wear out?
Hair
What kind of clothes and uniforms did the Union troops wear?
All I know is that they have a Rifle, and a backpack--I think.
