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Grunts originated in Vietnam...they were infantrymen (foot soldiers). They called themselves "grunts" because they grunted everytime they had to stand up (from resting) and begin drudging up the hills or through the jungles again and again. Carrying lots of weight through mud, vegetation, up hillls, etc. etc. etc. etc. causes a man to GRUNT!
In WWI they were called "doughboys."
In WWII they were called "dog-faces." (Possibly because of the dog-tag and un-shaved faces).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou just said it. US Infantrymen (foot soldiers) were called grunts.
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∙ 13y ago" Grunt " is just a euphemism for combat infantryman. Patrols were usually lead by non commissioned officers, or Lieutenants/captains, though higher ranks may have sometimes been on patrol.
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When did the US enter Vietnam?
If your referring to the Vietnam War, the first U.S military advisors arrived in Vietnam in 1950.
How the military spending in Vietnam war?
hell
How many us military were killed in Vietnam?
SEE: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and Statistics About the Vietnam War (Recommended by the History Channel).
Was subdued rank insignia used during the Civil War?
Subdued rank insignia in the US Armed Forces wasn't introduced until the Vietnam war.
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Gen. Westmoreland , Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
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Grunts in Vietnam, hit their selector switch and threw their M16s on "Rock 'N Roll."
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Tommy’s
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The vast majority of women in the US military during WW2, Korea, and Vietnam Wars were military nurses; and they made what their military rank was. MADELYN IS AWESOMEE(:
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by rank
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The Vietnam War=the military draft!
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A military officer that fought in the Vietnam War. A Vietnam War soldier would be a "soldier that fought in the Vietnam War.
What was the jobs of grunts in the Vietnam War?
Mission: Find the enemy, close and engage him, and destroy him by fire and maneuver.
When did the US enter Vietnam?
If your referring to the Vietnam War, the first U.S military advisors arrived in Vietnam in 1950.
Favored stronger military action in Vietnam?
Hawks which were the people who were for war including the Vietnam war.
How the military spending in Vietnam war?
hell
What dates of military service qualify as veteran of Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War 'era' was 1961 to 1975.
How many us military were killed in Vietnam?
SEE: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and Statistics About the Vietnam War (Recommended by the History Channel).
