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Why was helicopter gunships used as a us tactic in the Vietnam war?
Without the helicopter, the war might have gone on, for the US, for 20 or 30 years AFTER the Tonkin Gulf incident...or never have been fought at all; it was that important. The helicopter made the Vietnam War. Vietnam was a helicopter war.
What military operation in Vietnam involved American troops?
Nearly ALL operations involved US personnel.
Did Colin Powell survive a helicopter crash in Vietnam?
Yes he did.
This term refers to the strategy of the US during the second-half of the Vietnam War in which combat operations were to be turned over entirely to an American-trained Army of South Vietnam?
Vietnamization
How many us chopper gun men were killed in Vietnam?
Over 2,000 US helicopter crewmen were KIA in the Vietnam War.
When was the General Electric T700 engine introduced?
As a result of hindsight from helicopter operations during the Vietnam War era, the T700 was developed in 1967 to power the beginning of the military Blackhawk helicopter line.
Why was helicopter gunships used as a us tactic in the Vietnam war?
Without the helicopter, the war might have gone on, for the US, for 20 or 30 years AFTER the Tonkin Gulf incident...or never have been fought at all; it was that important. The helicopter made the Vietnam War. Vietnam was a helicopter war.
Which war is Vietnam famous for?
The Vietnam War was nicknamed the "Helicopter War." As it was histories first massive use of the helicopter.
What is the American attack helicopter called?
America's first designed & built attack helicopter was the AH-1 Cobra fielded in the Vietnam War. Note: Any chopper can be called an attack helicopter if its armed for the job. Consequently the terms "designed & built" specifically as a gunship (attack helicopter).
What military operation in Vietnam involved American troops?
Nearly ALL operations involved US personnel.
Did American soldiers fight the whole Vietnam War?
no what i know is that we pulled out but covert operations were still happening
What movie and television projects has Larry Colburn been in?
Larry Colburn has: Played Himself - Vietnam Veteran in "60 Minutes" in 1968. Played Himself - Vietnam Veteran (segment "Mike") in "60 Minutes" in 1968. Played Himself - Helicopter Gunner in "The American Experience" in 1988. Played Hismelf in "Inside the Vietnam War" in 2008. Played Himself - Helicopter Gunner in "Inside the Vietnam War" in 2008.
What has the author Bill Ferguson written?
Bill Ferguson has written: 'Laughter on the rivers of death' -- subject(s): American Personal narratives, American Riverine operations, Personal narratives, American, Riverine operations, American, Vietnam War, 1961-1975
What has the author Daniel E Kelly written?
Daniel E. Kelly has written: 'U.S.Navy Seawolves' -- subject(s): Vietnam War, 1961-1975, Gunners, United States, American Personal narratives, American Aerial operations, United States. Navy. Helicopter Attack Light Squadron 3., United States. Navy, Biography
What happened shortly after the US and north Vietnam signed a peace accord providing for the withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam?
The NVA conducted conventional military offensive operations.
Did Colin Powell survive a helicopter crash in Vietnam?
Yes he did.
What was a transport helicopter called in Vietnam?
The helicopters were called "Hueys".
