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Yes, smoke grenades, marking rounds, rockets, and various forms of flame weapons were used in Vietnam (along with CS gas). But officially the US did not deploy chemical warfare in Vietnam. During the Viet era; US doctrine was:
1. Never to deploy biological weapons
2. Use chemical warfare only in self defense (meaning the other nation had to use it first)
3. Reserved the right of first strike with nuclear weapons
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Why were weapons good during the Vietnam War?
Because they were designed, and built right, and built for a purpose.
When were us marines issued their weapons during the Vietnam war?
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What was the pesticide called that was used during the Vietnam war?
The herbicide that was used during the Vietnam War was Agent Orange, which contains a deadly chemical called dioxin.
What weapons were invented during the Vietnam War?
A full range of riverine vessels including the Swift Boat. The M-16 rifle.
What type of weapons did us army and South Vietnam use during TET Ofensive?
The exact same types which were in use throughout the entire Vietnam War. With the exception of some weaponry left over from the French colonial era, most weapons and weapons used by the Republic of Vietnam were US-sourced. As for which weapons, you could narrow it down by limiting it to certain types - weapons range from small arms to armoured vehicles to artillery pieces to aircraft and the munitions they drop, and a complete list would be much too long to feasibly post on here.
Was chemical warfare effective during the Vietnam war?
Officially not used.
What weapon was not used in Vietnam during the war?
Nuclear weapons were not used during the Vietnam war
Describe the chemical wiapons used in Vietnam?
By treaty, during the 20th century, chemical/biological weapons were banned (Restricted); During the Vietnam War, the US reserved the right of "First Strike" with nuclear weapons; the US reserved the right to retaliate with chemical weapons; the US would NOT use biological weapons. Other than Agent Orange, and some other possible experimental chemicals; CS gas was the most common chemical weapon used. And there was even raised eyebrows when GI's used that ordnance. The biggest problem facing US Forces in Vietnam, was we didn't want the communists to "Up the Ante." If we used CS gas, then they might say, "well it wasn't really CS, it was some other illegal chemical weapon, so we're gonna use ...this on you...". And the Soviets (Russians) had plenty of chemical weapons to distribute to their North Vietnamese ally.
What three types of weapons were used during the cold war?
Nuclear weapons, Biological Weapons, Chemical Weapons.
Why weren't nuclear weapons used during the Vietnam war?
Fear that the North Vietnamese would obtain nuclear weapons themselves (from Russia or China) and use them on South Vietnam or even on America.
When did the us develope mass destruction weapons?
The US first stockpiled chemical weapons during the 1930s.
What was a leaf-killing toxic chemical that devastated the landscape during the Vietnam war?
Agent Orange was the toxic, leaf-killing chemical sprayed over Vietnam.
What side was the most effective during the Vietnam war?
Effective? The North Vietnamese were the most determined. Effective? The United States had the most firepower.
Why were weapons good during the Vietnam War?
Because they were designed, and built right, and built for a purpose.
When were us marines issued their weapons during the Vietnam war?
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What was the name of the deadly chemical used during the Vietnam War?
Agent Orange
Did United States use chemical war during the Vietnam war?
Officially no.
