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How many people migrated from Vietnam?
* •25% (648,500) of total forces in country were draftees. * •Draftees accounted for 30.4% (17,725) of combat deaths in Vietnam. * •Total draftees (1965-73) 1,728,344.
How did Australin civlians chosen for Vietnam war?
Australia called their draftees, "National Servicemen."
Which countries used conscription in the Vietnam war?
During the Vietnam War, all combatants (including North Vietnam) used draftees except for the New Zealanders, they sent volunteers to South Vietnam.
What was the Legal age to fight in Vietnam war?
it was 18 although most draftees were actually 19
What war did the US draft the most troops?
The Vietnam War was the only US war fought with nearly all draftees verses the using of "reserves." Only token numbers of military reserves were used in the Vietnam War. WW2 and Korea used draftees and reserves.
Who were the majority of draftees for military service in Vietnam?
Healthy young men.
How long did a draftee serve in Vietnam?
Draftees in the Vietnam War typically served a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam. This period could vary slightly depending on the specific branch of the military and individual circumstances, but the standard deployment was set at 12 months. Some draftees, especially those who re-enlisted or were assigned to specific roles, could serve longer.
Effect of US soldiers to Vietnam during Vietnam war?
Draftees served their two years for Uncle Sam; one year tour in Vietnam, then went home. Usually going to college on the GI bill.
Why does the U.S. have a particular history of citizen soldiers?
Only when men are drafted are they citizen soldiers. Today's professional standing Army are not draftees. Fighting massive wars that requires draftees gave us the "history" of citizen soldiers; US Civil War, WW1, WW2, Korean, Vietnam Wars were all fought by draftees (conscripts).
Why were there so many australians opposed to Australia's involvement in the Vietnam war?
For the same reasons anti-war sentiment was rampant in the US; the military draft. If the war continued on, those protesters might be the next draftees! 19,000 Australian draftees fought in the Vietnam War. The sooner the war ended, the better the chances were of NOT being inducted into the military.
How many Vietnam draftees in 1962?
None. Advisers were sent, but there was no large scale draft. It isn't until 1968 the draft really kicks in.
How did the nurses cope with their feelings after they returned home from the Vietnam War?
US Female nurses volunteered for the military; in most cases they also volunteered for Vietnam; where they were needed most. Volunteers looked at the war differently than draftees.
