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How was the US army transported to the European battlefields?
Most US soldiers were transported to foreign duty stations by Naval transport until the Vietnam era when transport shifted primarily to airplane.
Why did the US pull out of the Vietnam war?
In January 1973, an agreement reached and U.S. forces were withdrawn from Vietnam and U.S. prisoners of war were released.
How did Australians get to Vietnam?
The Australian Royal Navy and Air Force had warships and airplanes, primarily built in Britain and the US, and transported their men & equipment to Vietnam via those forces.
Who was the highest ranking POW in the Vietnam war?
Prisoners of War; nearly all were downed airmen (shot down US airmen) over North Vietnam.
What was the fastest fighter plane of the US?
Up until the end of the Vietnam War, it was the F-4 Phantom II.
Do you need to pick up luggage when arriving in the us from Europe and have connection flights in US?
Not usually. The luggage is normally transported from one plane to the next by airport staff.
Who was involved in the Hanoi Hilton prison camps?
Prisoner of War (POW) camps dotted North Vietnam (as they did in South Vietnam). The Hanoi Hilton was but one of them. It, like nearly all of the POW camps located in North Vietnam, contained shot down US airmen.
How did Prisoners of war Post get to their families during World War 2 without the planes or ships being destroyed?
Generally it was transported to & fro (In Europe at least) by the Red Cross. This applies to British & US forces. The Red Cross did much to ensure the safety and survival of hundreds & thousands of prisoners. There is then a vast contrast between on one hand the treatment of German & Italian prisoners held by the Allies & the Russian prisoners of the Nazis and the German prisoners of the Russians & similarly the Japanese Allied prisoners: The conditions were appalling. There were very few Japanese prisoners: Surrender wasn't an option.
What plane disappeared between California and Vietnam?
US Military Chartered, "Flying Tiger Airlines" (Constellation) disappeared on 16 March 1962.
How were troops transported to Vietnam from US?
In the beginning of war by ships; in the late 60's and early 70's by military and civilian contracted passenger airliners.
Did the us plane skyhawk drop any bombs on Vietnam?
Yes indeed; Skyhawks played key roles in the Vietnam War, the Yom Kippur War, and the Falklands War. They were a superb low level strike aircraft and have used by many air forces around the world. In Vietnam they were used from US Navy carriers.
Do prisoners vote in the US?
No
