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.
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.
because the war was vicious
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.
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.
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.
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.
To escape communist reprisals.
They paid money to went on boats to get across.
South Vietnamese faced numerous challenges while trying to flee Vietnam, including the chaos and uncertainty following the fall of Saigon in April 1975. Many encountered violent reprisals from the advancing North Vietnamese forces, which led to fears for their safety and persecution. Additionally, there were logistical obstacles such as overcrowded evacuation routes, limited transportation options, and the risk of being turned away at refugee camps. The process was fraught with danger, as many had to navigate through hostile territory while attempting to escape.
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.
Soon after their country fell in April of '75.
mostly in 1975
because the war was vicious
Charles Tran Van Lam traveled to Australia by boat as part of the Vietnamese boat people exodus during the late 1970s and early 1980s. This perilous journey was undertaken to escape the aftermath of the Vietnam War and the subsequent political turmoil in Vietnam. Many like him sought refuge and a better life, often facing significant dangers at sea. Upon arrival, he was granted asylum and eventually settled in Australia.
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.
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
Generally speaking, refugees fled Vietnam by boat. However, a number of them left by land borders or using aircraft.