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A few examples:
1. Ship builders had to recondition for war the WWII Iowa class battleship USS New Jersey for gunline duty in Vietnam. As well as repair guns on worn cruisers and destroyers. And repair battle damaged aircraft carriers such as the Enterprise and Oriskany which suffered massive (and fatal fires).
2. Automobile manufacturers built and repaired new M48 Patton medium gun tanks; General motors built brand new, and the final US Army "light tank"...the M551 Sheridan which was immediately fielded in Vietnam in 1969...over 1,500 were built.
3. Litterly THOUSANDS of M113 APC/ACAV (Armored Personnel Carriers/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles) were...and still are being built/or re-manufactured (updated).
4. Millions of bullets and the brand new M16 Jungle Rifle (originally intended for fighting only in Vietnam) were being built.
5. The US Navy Swift Boat was built in the state of Louisiana; the new PBR (Patrol Boat River) was built in the state of Washington; the new all steel Alpha boat (ASPB-Assault Support Patrol Boat) was built in the state of Oregon.
6. Aircraft manufacturer's such as Boeing, Bell, Sikorsky; Chance Vought, McDonnell Douglas, North American, Lockheed, Convair, etc. had to repair/replace: F100 Super Sabre jets; F101 Voodoo jets; F102 Delta Daggers; F104 Starfighters; A1 Skyraiders; A4 Skyhawks; A6 Intruders; A7 Corsair IIs; F8 Crusaders; F4 Phantoms; B52 Bombers; B57 Canberra bombers; U2 Spyplanes; SR71 Blackbird spyplanes; AC130 Spectre Gunships; Helicopters: AH1 Cobra's; UH1 Hueys (Iroquois); CH23 Sea Horses; CH21 Shawnees; CH47 Chinooks; OH58 Kiawas; OH6 Cayuse; CH46 Sea Knights; O-1 Bird Dog artillery observation airplanes; O-2 Skymaster observation planes; OV10 Broncos, etc.
7. Food companies (C Rations) and clothing companies (uniforms), as well as medical companies had to supply their products as well.
What else can I help you with?
Why did the us become involved in the Vietnam war-?
The US became involved in the Vietnam War in an attempt to stop the spread of Communism. The US worried that if South Vietnam fell, it would create a domino effect. The war lasted from 1955 to 1975.
How many Vietnam wars were there?
Two: 1st Indochina War (French Indochina War) & 2nd Indochina War (America's Vietnam War).
How many South Vietnam soldiers were killed during the Vietnam War?
69
How many casualties were there from the south Vietnam side in the Vietnam war?
About 1,000,000 men.
How many Coast Guard served in the Vietnam War?
Research: Statistics About the Vietnam War, recommended by the History Channel. And, The American War Library.
How many countries was there in Vietnam after the Vietnam war?
After the war, there was a reunification of Vietnam. So the answer is "One country".
Which event helped create the counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s?
Vietnam War
How did the Vietnam war effect Australia economically?
it made all the lady's have to do the men's jobs because the men where at war
How many south Vietnam's allies died in the Vietnam war?
Those statistics are itemized on the "Vietnam War casualties" website.
How many soldiers in Vietnam war?
Approximately 2,594,000 US Servicemen served in the Vietnam War.
How many casuities were in the Vietnam war in America and south Vietnam?
See website: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.
Why did the us become involved in the Vietnam war-?
The US became involved in the Vietnam War in an attempt to stop the spread of Communism. The US worried that if South Vietnam fell, it would create a domino effect. The war lasted from 1955 to 1975.
In the US you mainly know about Vietnam because of the Vietnam War?
Yes. Before the US committed to the Vietnam War, many Americans had not even heard of Vietnam.
How many south vietnamese served in the Vietnam war?
The website, "Vietnam War casualties" might be helpful.
How many people were whomed in the Vietnam war?
Over 300,000 US servicemen were wounded in the Vietnam War.
How many women died in the Vietnam war?
alot of women died in the Vietnam war died
How many Vietnam wars were there?
Two: 1st Indochina War (French Indochina War) & 2nd Indochina War (America's Vietnam War).
