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Vietnam War
A war in the country of Vietnam between the United States and the communist forces of North Vietnam. The U.S. was attempting to keep South Vietnam free from communism. The North Vietnamese eventually won, forcing the United States to withdraw.
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gook
Military; Vietnam War
Derogatory term for an Asian; derived from Korean slang for "person" and passed down by Korean war veterans.
pogue
Military; Vietnam War
Derogatory term for military personnel employed in rear echelon support capacities, usually used by Marines.
RPD
Military; Vietnam War
A 7.62 mm Communist machine gun with a 100-round, belt operated drum that fires the same round as the AK-47
white mice
Military; Vietnam War
Derogatory name for South Vietnamese police. The nickname came from their uniform white helmets and gloves.
actual
Military; Vietnam War
The (Marine) unit commander. Used to distinguish the commander from the radioman when the call sign is used.
two-niner-two
Military; Vietnam War
The RC-292 ground plane antenna which was used to extend the range of the MAT and the district team's PRC-25.
Pathet Lao
Military; Vietnam War
The Laotian Communists who, from their inception have been under the control of the Vietnamese Communist Party.
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