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demilitarized zone (DMZ)
Military; Vietnam War
The dividing line between North and South Vietnam established in 1954 at the Geneva Convention.
hammer and anvil
Military; Vietnam War
An infantry tactic of surrounding an enemy base area, then sending in other units to drive the enemy out of hiding.
Rules of Engagement
Military; Vietnam War
The specific regulations for the conduct of air and surface battles by U.S. and allied forces during the Vietnam war.
satchel charges
Military; Vietnam War
Pack used by the enemy containing explosives that is dropped or thrown and is generally more powerful than a grenade.
immersion foot
Military; Vietnam War
Condition resulting from feet being submerged in water for a prolonged period of time, causing cracking and bleeding.
U.S. Army Republic of Vietnam (USARV)
Military; Vietnam War
Command of operations unit for all U.S. military forces in Vietnam, based in Long Binh.
browning automatic rifle (BAR)
Military; Vietnam War
A .30-caliber magazine-fed automatic rifle used by U.S. troops during World War II and Korea.
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