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North or South Viet draft dodgers were hunted down and arrested. Northerners could surrender to the allies (Chu Hoi program); but if they were re-captured by their former comrades (NVA) they'd probably be executed (shot). Southerners were stuck where they were at; South Vietnam.
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What did Vietnamese refugees bring to Australia?
hey the vietnamese came to Australia to escape the new communist government as the us lost the war. as an air flight was not valid they turned to small vessels and Australia is one of the closest non communist land masses. Actually, the USA did not lose the war. The South Vietnamese did.
How was it hard to escape the Vietnam war?
because the war was vicious
How does Kiowa die?
Kiowa dies in the novel "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien during a traumatic event in Vietnam. He is caught in a sewage field during a night raid and drowns in the muck while trying to escape the chaos of battle. His death symbolizes the loss of innocence and the profound impact of war on soldiers. The event deeply affects his comrades, particularly Tim O'Brien, who grapples with feelings of guilt and helplessness.
Why did the soldiers tell jokes about the Vietnam war and about killing?
Songs and jokes helped us to be 'desensitized' to the killing and carnage. It was far easier to destroy the enemy if the need to do so was inculcated into each soldier during training and continuing in combat.
What role did Saigon bars play during the Vietnam War, and how did they impact the social and cultural dynamics of the era?
Saigon bars during the Vietnam War served as social hubs for soldiers, journalists, and locals, providing a place to unwind and escape the realities of war. These bars played a significant role in shaping the social and cultural dynamics of the era by fostering camaraderie, facilitating information exchange, and influencing perceptions of the conflict. They also contributed to the spread of American pop culture and influenced attitudes towards the war among both military personnel and civilians.
What did Vietnamese refugees bring to Australia?
hey the vietnamese came to Australia to escape the new communist government as the us lost the war. as an air flight was not valid they turned to small vessels and Australia is one of the closest non communist land masses. Actually, the USA did not lose the war. The South Vietnamese did.
Why did Vietnamese to come to America?
To escape communist reprisals.
What did the Vietnamese use to escape?
They paid money to went on boats to get across.
Why were the children of American soldiers in Vietnam often abandoned?
After the war ended (1975) they were considered 'half breeds' racially during a time when the Communists had full control of the country, and anything western or American was seen by the government with disdain. Many were able to escape to Australia, Europe or America as political refugees.
When the vietnamese come up with boat to escape?
Soon after their country fell in April of '75.
What year did the people in Vietnam tried to escape?
mostly in 1975
How was it hard to escape the Vietnam war?
because the war was vicious
How many casualties were there in the Vietnam War?
5 million - USA : 58'209 KIA (killed in action) + 2'000 missing- North Vietnam Army + NLF (also called Viet Cong) : 800'000 KIA + 300'000 MIA (missing in action), total 1'100'000 losses- South Vietnam Army (ARVN) : ~250'000 KIA- Vietnamese civilians : estimates vary greatly, from 1 to 4 millions killedThe South Vietnamese Military (Army, Navy, Air Force, & Marines) lost approximately 200,000 men during the war. US losses were approximately 58,000 men killed during the war.58,000 u.s casualties
How did refugees escape Vietnam?
Generally speaking, refugees fled Vietnam by boat. However, a number of them left by land borders or using aircraft.
What happend to the people living in Vietnam after the war?
Those that failed to escape were "re-educated".
Why did the soldiers tell jokes about the Vietnam war and about killing?
Songs and jokes helped us to be 'desensitized' to the killing and carnage. It was far easier to destroy the enemy if the need to do so was inculcated into each soldier during training and continuing in combat.
What role did Saigon bars play during the Vietnam War, and how did they impact the social and cultural dynamics of the era?
Saigon bars during the Vietnam War served as social hubs for soldiers, journalists, and locals, providing a place to unwind and escape the realities of war. These bars played a significant role in shaping the social and cultural dynamics of the era by fostering camaraderie, facilitating information exchange, and influencing perceptions of the conflict. They also contributed to the spread of American pop culture and influenced attitudes towards the war among both military personnel and civilians.
