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There were three live ways of departing Vietnam: DEROS, ETS, or REDEPLOYMENT. The first was simply doing your 12 months, then returning home. The second was discharging from the service and going home at the same time. The third was the unit itself was heading home.
For DEROS or ETS the GI himself knew what date that was; all he had to know was when he got in country, then count off the 12 months from there. Re-deployment was always a rumor, hardly ever spoken in the clear by the brass (because they weren't sure themselves). A GI only knew something was up (re-deployment) when the South Viet Nationals began talking to you about it, when you saw gear being dissembled and being packaged for shipment, buildings being torn down, large amounts of tracks (armored vehicles) returning from the field, etc. When you saw all those things happening at once, something big was taking place...you were going home.
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Why did the us soldiers die in Vietnam?
because the vietnameese people were scared and didnt know what to do
What lesson did the soldiers learn after they went to Vietnam?
You meant after they returned home; they learned to appreciate life. Said best with the old adage, "Life has a flavor that the protected will never know."
What was the largest number of soldiers killed in one battle during vietnam war?
the number that i know is 35 thats the number that i know
Did American soldiers fight the whole Vietnam War?
no what i know is that we pulled out but covert operations were still happening
Why do soldiers keep journals?
Soldier's keep journals to record events going on in their lives during the war they are fighting. Soldiers know that they may not go home and a journal is something that can be given to their loved ones.
Why were the soldiers concerned about going into battle?
They were anxious and didn't know what to expect.
Is there a listing of Jewish soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan?
that's ridiculous there have been many Jewish soldiers who have died fighting there were no Jewish soldiers killed in that war. Need to know the Number of Jewish soldiers killed in Vietnam, Korean War, and Iraq.
What was combat like American combat soldiers in Vietnam?
The Vietnam War was one of the worst in American history. Combat in the jungle was difficult, and it was hard to know who exactly was the enemy, since Vietnam had two different sides of the war as well.
In the civil war did soldiers get to go home?
Not all soldiers got to go home. some died, some just stayed just to fight, you know.
Where can be found the wounded soldiers that received the Purple Heart in Vietnam?
The Dept of Veterans Affairs maintains a list going back to the revolutionary war. You can also ask a wise old man at your local American Legion Lodge - those guys know everything.
How did the US soldiers struggle in Vietnam terrain?
How should I know your the one whose asking the question you should research every heard of that? Anyways I love you bye sexy.
Are you going to take a bath when you get home?
That is me to know and none of your business
