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American soldiers (US Army) didn't use agent orange. American airmen (US Air Force) deployed it from their aircraft during Operation Ranch Hand. Mission: Destroy forests (vegetation) on the ground in RVN (Republic South Vietnam).
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What happened to soldiers exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War?
Agent Orange was used to eliminate forest coverage for the North Vietnamese soldiers. U.S. Soldiers that were exposed to Agent Orange developed all sorts of medical conditions including cancer.
How does agent orange kill weeds?
Agent Orange didn't kill weeds it killed trees to flush out Viet Cong soldiers and encampments. Agent Blue is what was used to kill weeds. Thats what you want to look for for weeds.
Was agent orange used on Okinawa?
Agent Orange was used in Okinawa.
Why did the US call agent orange agent orange?
Agent Orange was used to kill foliage. It was a defoilant to clear the leaves off the trees so aircraft could spot the enemy. The soldiers were exposed to the agent when they walked through the forrest.
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 happened to soldiers exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War?
Agent Orange was used to eliminate forest coverage for the North Vietnamese soldiers. U.S. Soldiers that were exposed to Agent Orange developed all sorts of medical conditions including cancer.
Is Agent orange a treated disease?
Agent Orange is not a disease but a substance used to remove leaves from trees used in the Vietnam war to expose the hidden Vietnamese soldiers.
How does agent orange kill weeds?
Agent Orange didn't kill weeds it killed trees to flush out Viet Cong soldiers and encampments. Agent Blue is what was used to kill weeds. Thats what you want to look for for weeds.
Was agent orange used on Okinawa?
Agent Orange was used in Okinawa.
Why did the US call agent orange agent orange?
Agent Orange was used to kill foliage. It was a defoilant to clear the leaves off the trees so aircraft could spot the enemy. The soldiers were exposed to the agent when they walked through the forrest.
What were the long term affects to the soilders to orange agent?
The long term effects were not only on the soldiers but their children as well! And I'm living proof. Many of the soldiers suffered from post traumatic stress and other conditions such as soft tissue sarcoma, non Hodgkins lymphoma, leukemia,prostate cancer, spinal bifida and MANY more diseases! My dad was exposed to it and as a result all my siblings and I have birth defects. I hope this answers your question.AnswerThe four year, $43 million study was canceled, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, because it could not accurately determine which veterans were exposed to the herbicide used to destroy vegetation in Viet
Was agent orange used in fort Polk Louisiana?
was agent orange used at fort polk la.
Toxic chemicals used to destroy jungle in vietnam?
The defoliant Agent Orange .
Was agent-orange used in Korea?
no
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.
How much agent orange was sprayed in Vietnam?
According to the US Veterans Administration's Agent Orange program; Approximately 20 million gallons of agents were used, which consisted of mainly Agent's White, Blue, and Orange. Of which Agent Orange was the most commonly used.
What agent orange used for?
Fake tan
