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What was the name of the South Vietnamese army?
ARVN - the army of the republic of Viet Nam
How many casualties were upon south Vietnam have during the Vietnam war?
Historians estimate, that approximately 200,000 South Vietnamese servicemen of the Army Republic South Vietnam (ARVN), South Vietnamese Marines, Air Force & Navy were killed during the Vietnam War.
Why did the us draw its troops from Vietnam?
It started as part of a US policy known as "Vietnamization". It was created as a result of the Tet Offensive. The idea was to strengthen South Vietnamese (ARVN) forces while gradually reducing the amount of US forces in Vietnam. The US wanted to support the ARVN in the war, but they were reluctant to play a major role in the war.
Who were the ARVN?
The ARVN (Army Republic of South Vietnam) fought the NVA (North Vietnamese Army) and fought the VC (Viet Cong-locals living in South Vietnam).
What disadvantages did the Vietcong have in the Vietnam War?
The Vietcong were a light infantry force, primarily used for guerrilla warfare. They had virtually no heavy equipment and no navy or air force. Like most guerrilla forces, they had virtually no training in infantry tactics, and poor leadership. They were used by the main North Vietnamese Army to harass the ARVN and US forces, and to conduct politically-oriented actions against South Vietnamese citizens. The Vietcong's primary value was to provide the illusion of a threat to the ARVN and US forces, and to be a large political lever to use against the South Vietnamese government.
What were the NLF and The Arvn and what did they have to do with the war?
The NFL (National Football League) had nothing to do with the Vietnam war. The ARVNs were South Vietnamese soldiers; ARVN stood for Army Republic of South Vietnam.
Who does the ARVN support?
Do you mean: "What does ARVN mean? (What does ARVN stand for?). ARVN was an acronym for Army Republic (South) Vietnam. NVA was the counterpart and stood for North Vietnamese Army.
What was the name of the South Vietnamese army?
ARVN - the army of the republic of Viet Nam
How do you say dead in vietnamese?
The term used by GI's and ARVN's alike was "Crocodile"; Example: GI speaking to an ARVN, "...what happened to him?" "Oh, he got crocodiled."
How many Vietnamese went MIA?
Obtaining accurate figures for the South Vietnamese Government Forces (ARVN, South Vietnamese Marines, South Vietnamese Air Force, South Vietnamese Navy) is difficult, as SOUTH Vietnam has NOT EXISTED for over a quarter of a century. Northern casualties can be estimated. Southern casualties can be estimated. See sites: Vietnam War Casualties & Statistics about the Vietnam War.
How many casualties were upon south Vietnam have during the Vietnam war?
Historians estimate, that approximately 200,000 South Vietnamese servicemen of the Army Republic South Vietnam (ARVN), South Vietnamese Marines, Air Force & Navy were killed during the Vietnam War.
Who was battling in the Vietnam war?
North Vietnamese Air Force vs US Air Force and US Navy air units. North Vietnamese Army vs US Army, US Marines, ARVN, Australian Army, ROKs, etc.
Why did the us draw its troops from Vietnam?
It started as part of a US policy known as "Vietnamization". It was created as a result of the Tet Offensive. The idea was to strengthen South Vietnamese (ARVN) forces while gradually reducing the amount of US forces in Vietnam. The US wanted to support the ARVN in the war, but they were reluctant to play a major role in the war.
What caliber cannon did the arvn m41 walker bulldog use during the viet war?
The M41 Walker Bulldog Light Tank used a 76mm main gun. US forces did not use this tank in Vietnam, the Bulldog was deployed by ARVN (South Vietnamese Army) armor units.
Who were the ARVN?
The ARVN (Army Republic of South Vietnam) fought the NVA (North Vietnamese Army) and fought the VC (Viet Cong-locals living in South Vietnam).
What is a native of Vietnam called?
GI's called em Nationals in country, or Viet civilians; GI's called the South Vietnamese soldier, ARVN's (jokingly, ARVN the Marvin) (Army Republic of South Vietnam).
What does Alvin was Kia stand for?
If "alvin" is intended to be a man's name then this sentence means that "alvin was killed in action" (killed in battle). However, "alvin" might be mis-spelled and incorrectly pronounced and intended to mean "Arvin" (ARVN) which was the South Vietnamese Army (ARVN=Army Republic of South Vietnam). In which case the sentence means, "(an) ARVN was killed in action." Which translates into "a South Vietnamese soldier was killed in action."
