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How many soldiers under the age of Twenty died in the Vietnam war?
they died will because of the shooting of the enemy why do you think 2345
How did the vietnam war affect us soldiers?
The Vietnam war effected soldiers physically with strain of fighting in the jungle but it also effected soldiers psychological mind set. Soldiers were pulled out of school and work at the age of 17 and thrown into the war. The soldiers had to drink and smoke marijuana to deal with the war. It was hard for soldiers to come back for war and make a life.
How many underage soldiers joined the army in World War 2?
I believe that it was 18. But it didn't matter that much. Under-age teens snuck in. They also had drummer boys and bugle boys who were quite young. It depends on the position. You might have to google it.
Age of a Korean war veteran today?
Only 5 years separates a Korean War vet from a WWII vet; the vast majority of WWII soldiers, marines, sailors, and especially pilots fought in Korea. Today an 80 year old man might be a Korean War veteran...and/or a WWII veteran. Vietnam vets would be in their late 50's by now. Many Vietnam War NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers/Sergeants) & OFFICERS in Vietnam had fought in WWII and/or Korea. The US commanders in Vietnam; GENs Harkins, Westmoreland, and Abrams all fought under GEN Patton during WWII (Westmoreland fought at the Hurtzgen Forest with the 9th ID in WWII).
What was the average age of the American veteran in Vietnam?
19
How many soldiers under the age of Twenty died in the Vietnam war?
they died will because of the shooting of the enemy why do you think 2345
How did the vietnam war affect us soldiers?
The Vietnam war effected soldiers physically with strain of fighting in the jungle but it also effected soldiers psychological mind set. Soldiers were pulled out of school and work at the age of 17 and thrown into the war. The soldiers had to drink and smoke marijuana to deal with the war. It was hard for soldiers to come back for war and make a life.
How many Union soldiers were under the age of twenty one during the US Civil War?
It is estimated that more than 2 million Union soldiers were under the age of 21 during the US Civil War.
How many people under the age of 21 died in Vietnam War?
Of the more than 58,100 Americans who died in Vietnam, 11,465 KIAs were less than 20 years old. The average age of all casualties was 23.11 years old. According to the Department of Defense's Combat Casualty File, the average age of an Army infantryman serving in Vietnam was 22. None of the enlisted grades had an average age of less than 20.
How many sixteen year old soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War?
See: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.
How many child soldiers are there in Burma?
Human Rights Watch noted that there is no way to precisely estimate the number of children in Burma's army, but it appears that the vast majority of new recruits are forcibly conscripted, and there may be as many as 70,000 soldiers under the age of 18.
What was the maximum age for enlistment in World War 2?
In the US, 45 years of age was the cut-off for drafting and enlisting. Of course, when national guard and reserve units were activated, many soldiers were over that age and stayed with their units. The average age for the US fighting man in WW2 was 26, as opposed to 21 in WW1 and 19 in Vietnam.
Why could 18 year olds not vote during the Vietnam war?
During the 1960's age 21 was an adult; under the age of 21 was a minor.
What does the phrase child soldiers mean?
It means any child under the age of 18 fighting for or serving a armed group. Not all child soldiers fight though. Many are sex slaves, scouts, sabatuors and fill other needs.
How was Vietnam a young persons war?
The average age of a US combat private in Vietnam was 19. The age to be legally recognized as an adult was 21. Many of them died before attaining legal status as adults.
How many veterans lived after the Vietnam war?
For the United States, and disregarding time and age; there were over 2,590,000 men serving in Vietnam, of which over 58,000 died.
How many underage soldiers joined the army in World War 2?
I believe that it was 18. But it didn't matter that much. Under-age teens snuck in. They also had drummer boys and bugle boys who were quite young. It depends on the position. You might have to google it.
