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How were Australian soldiers selected to enter the war in Vietnam?
They were drafted.
How did dogs help man in war time?
In Vietnam, War Dogs, officially named "military working dogs" alerted GI's of intruders when guarding airbases or riverine patrol boat bases. War dogs alerted GI's of enemy presence during patrols. Approximately 4,000 US war dogs served in the Vietnam War. 43 war dogs and 73 dog handlers were killed in Vietnam.
What country fought this war from 1964-1975?
Most historians have selected 1961-1975 for the Vietnam War.
Were there war animals during the Vietnam war?
Man's best friend was in Vietnam; over 5,000 of them. 3,747 of whom were documented. Approximately 73 US servicemen assigned as dog handlers and 43 war dogs were killed in Vietnam. US military K9s were officially classified as military working dogs in Vietnam.
How many dogs served in Vietnam war?
US Military records were not kept prior to 1968, in Vietnam. 3,747 war dogs (officially designated military working dogs during the war) are documented as having served in South Vietnam. Estimates run over 5,000 canines. 10,000 US servicemen operated as dog handlers in South Vietnam during the war: 65% were used by the USA; 26% by the USAF; 7% by the USMC; and 2% were used by the USN. 73 dog handlers and 43 K9's were killed in Vietnam.
Why was the womens memorial added to the rest of the Vietnam memorial?
Women's organizations wanted it there. There was a push to have a canine (war dogs) memorial placed there also, it's estimated that over 5,000 US military working dogs served in the Vietnam War. 73 US servicemen (dog handlers) and 43 US war dogs were killed in Vietnam.
Did the animals help kill enemy's in the Vietnam war?
The US military used about 5,000 war dogs (officially designated Military Working Dogs) during the Vietnam War, and approximately 10,000 US servicemen performed the duties of "dog handlers" in the war.
What type of work did dogs do during war?
The US military classified "war dogs" as Military Working Dogs. US military records in Vietnam for war dogs were not maintained prior to 1968. US military dogs were destroyed after their service, prior to leaving Vietnam. In Vietnam, all US branches used military working dogs. The US Army used 65%; USAF used 26%; 7% were used by the USMC; and the USN used 2%. Approximately 3,747 US dogs were used in Vietnam (possibly up to 5,000 since records were not kept or destroyed prior to '68); about 10,000 US servicemen operated as "dog handlers". Of this number, approximately 43 war dogs were killed in action and 73 dog handlers were killed during the war.
How did the war dogs assist the marines in Vietnam?
US Military Working Dogs (War Dogs) were assigned to all US military branches, not just the Marine Corps. German Shepard dogs were basically used for scouting and guarding bases (guard dogs). Labrador Retrievers were used for CTT teams (Combat Tracker Teams); these canines were primarily for locating and recovering shot down airmen (pilots and aircrewmen). The US Army was the largest employeer of US war dogs. Officially no Vietnam US war dog made it home. A new federal law was signed in the 21st century allowing US "war dogs" to be adopted by private citizens after their military service is ended. US war dogs also returned home after WWII; Vietnam was the only tragedy for US war dogs.
How were your veterans treated when they got home from the Vietnam war?
The Black Vietnam War Veterans was treated like dogs. Most of them could not get a job and end up in prison with life sentence.
Did animals help in the Vietnam to kill the enemy's?
US war dogs (approximately 5,000-officially designated as military working dogs) and about 10,000 US servicemen served as "dog handlers" during the Vietnam War. In addition, the US Navy used dolphines to search for sea mines (anti-ship explosives) in the harbors of South Vietnam during the war.
Did people in Asia eat cats and dogs during the Vietnam War?
i geuss they did .....eating cats or dogs is a common practise in asia so i geuss yes
