'55-'75
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At the time of the Vietnam War their was about 2 million. Now their is roughly 760,000.
SEE: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and Statistics About the Vietnam War (Recommended by the History Channel).
To simply have served in the country of South Vietnam while serving in the U.S. military services. Many joined the Army, so the initial service was three years. Others were drafted, and had to serve two years in the service. Draftees who came home after serving a year in Vietnam with only two or three months remaining on their 24 month service obligation were given 'early outs.' Others serving from '59 to '75 are considered Vietnam Era Veterans -- serving in the military during that time, but not actually assigned to units in Vietnam.
my father was stationed in Alaska during the Vietnam war
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The emperor Claudius was not known as a military man. In order to boost his military reputation an "invasion" of Britain was staged. In reality, Britain had experienced Roman presence for many, many years previous to Claudius' arrival.
In 1968, approximately 336,000 men were drafted into the U.S. military as part of the Vietnam War effort. This was one of the peak years of the draft during that conflict, reflecting the increasing U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The draft was a controversial topic, leading to widespread protests and debates about military service and conscription.
Less than 50,000.
Approximately 12,000 US helicopters were deployed in Vietnam.
President Eisenhower sent US Military Advisers to South Vietnam in 1955.
'40-'75