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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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splib
Military; Vietnam War
Term originated by black marines to identify other black soldiers. Supposedly meant to imply superior qualities.
thermite
Military; Vietnam War
A mixture of powdered aluminum and metal oxide which produces great heat for use in welding and incendiary bombs.
Advance Guard Youth
Military; Vietnam War
Vietnamese student social and sports organization that evolved into a non-Communist nationalist movement by 1945.
breaking squelch
Military; Vietnam War
Disrupting the natural static of a radio by depressing the transmit bar on another radio set to the same frequency.
high-altitude, low-opening (HALO)
Military; Vietnam War
High-altitude, low-opening jumping for insertion of troops behind enemy lines. The jump is begun from 15,000 feet.
very seriously ill (VSI)
Military; Vietnam War
Army designation for those troopers who may die without immediate and definitive medical care.
district team
Military; Vietnam War
American personnel assigned to act as advisors to Vietnamese military and civilian officials at the district level.
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