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SAM's (Surface to Air Missiles), known by US Airmen as the "Flying Telephone Poles" were part of North Vietnam's air defensive network. They worked in conjunction with North Vietnam's Air Force; NVAF MIG-17, MIG-19, and MIG-21 jet intercepters would often dog-fight US jets, then lure them over the SAM sites...breaking contact to let the SAM's deal with the US aircraft. Didn't always work, sometimes the SAMs took out (shot down) some of their own MIGs (friendly fire).
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What technology did they have in the Vietnam war?
The air war over North Vietnam brought the most technology to the super-powers. From gatling guns to air to air missiles; from SAMs to Wild Weasels (SAM killers).
What were the effects to north Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
North Vietnam was the scene of the AIR WAR during the Vietnam War. N. Vietnam was bombed by air units from the US Navy and US Air Force. US Marine Corps units bombed in South Vietnam in support of their ground Marines. North Vietnam defended itself in North Vietnam with SAM sites and NVAF MiG 17, 19, and MiG 21 jet interceptors.
Effect of US soldiers to Vietnam during Vietnam war?
Draftees served their two years for Uncle Sam; one year tour in Vietnam, then went home. Usually going to college on the GI bill.
Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!
Was the Vietnam war in Pennsylvania?
No, the Vietnam War was in Vietnam
What is a derogatory term for us military?
During the Vietnam War, it was the "OD" (Olive Drab) or the "Green Machine" or "Uncle Sam" or "Conscripted".
What was the name of the major war in the 60s?
the Vietnam War
Who won the Vietnam war between US and Vietnam?
Where did they fight the Vietnam war?
Air war-North Vietnam Ground war-South Vietnam
Define a Vietnam War Officer?
A military officer that fought in the Vietnam War. A Vietnam War soldier would be a "soldier that fought in the Vietnam War.
What are major characteristics of the Vietnam war?
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
Did France loose the Vietnam war?
Yes. Vietnam was a French colony. They lost a Vietnam War and were thrown out of Vietnam before America tried to win a war in Vietnam. America also lost a Vietnam War.
