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There is an old Vietnam War photograph of him near a downed US helicopter, he most likely was wounded during that downing.

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When was colin Powell sent to fight?

Powell served two combat tours in the Vietnam war, first tour in about 1961 as a captain and the 2nd tour as a major with the 23rd infantry in 1967, wounded twice.


How many Australian soldiers were injured in the Vietnam war?

Over 3,000 Australian Servicemen wounded in Vietnam.


How many people were injured in Vietnam war 1960-1970?

Millions.


Did McCain get injured in the Vietnam War?

Yes, his A4 Skyhawk was shot down.


How many US troops were injured in Vietnam?

The term is wounded during war and injured for accidents; about 300,000 plus men.

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When was colin Powell sent to fight?

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Did Colin Powell wanted the American soldiers and the Vietnamese to be friends?

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How many Australian soldiers were injured in the Vietnam war?

Over 3,000 Australian Servicemen wounded in Vietnam.


How many people were injured in Vietnam war 1960-1970?

Millions.


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Was McCain was injured and captured by the North Vietnamese becoming a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War?

Yes, he was.


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Who was the general in the us military during the gulf war and now secretary of state to president george w bush?

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