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1. WWII, first war in history in which every US fighting man was armed with a semi-automatic rifle, the M1 Garand. WWII created the AIRBORNE divisions (paratroopers).
2. Vietnam, first war in history in which every US fighting man was armed with a fully-automatic rifle, the M16 Jungle Rifle (assault rifle). Vietnam War created the AIRMOBILE divisions (helicopters).
Note: Secretary of Defense McNamara "clarified the M16" for jungle warfare only.
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What was Vietnam called after World War 2?
Vietnam was called Vietnam after World War 2.
Whitch cam first World War 2 or Vietnam war?
World War 2 was from September 1939 to 1945 and the Vietnam War was from the late 1950s to 1975.
Was World War 2 before the Vietnam war?
Yes, it was.
What country ruled over Vietnam from 1800 until World War 2?
Vietnam was a French colony up until World War 2, when Japan invaded it. The Vietnamese were able to fight off the Japanese. After the war, France attempted to retake Vietnam, which created North and South Vietnam, leading to the Vietnam War.
When World War 2 began Vietnam was a colony of who?
France.
How was the Vietnam War similar to World War 2?
both of them was a war
Was world war 2 the cause of the Vietnam war?
The cold war was.
In World War 2 who lead the Vietnam?
WWII "ITSELF" had nothing to do with Vietnam.
Who ruled the Vietnam territory from 1887 to the beginning of World War 2 and after World War 2?
France
Is the Vietnam war the bloodest war during World War 2?
ww2 ended in 1945. Vietnam war started in 1959.
What was going on in the world during Andy Warhol?
World War 2, Vietnam War
Who occupied Vietnam after World War 2?
French
What war did general MacArthur not participate world war 1 world war 2 the Korean war or the Vietnam war?
he did not participate in vietnam. He was discharged from the service in 1951 by Truman for disrespecting his superiors.
Why did the U.S. enter the Vietnam war and World War 2?
cause they wanted to! =)
Who wanted to control Vietnam after World War 2?
France .
Who occupied south Vietnam after World War 2?
The French .
When World War 2 began Vietnam was a colont of?
France .
