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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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M-16
Military; Vietnam War
The standard U.S. military rifle used in Vietnam from 1966 on. Successor to the M-14.
Rangers
Military; Vietnam War
Elite commandos and infantry specially trained for reconnaissance and combat missions.
cumshaw
Military; Vietnam War
Unofficial trading, begging, bartering, or stealing from other branches of the service.
turtles
Military; Vietnam War
New replacements. They were called turtles because it took so long for them to arrive.
Iron Triangle
Military; Vietnam War
Viet Cong dominated area between the Thi-Tinh and Saigon rivers, next to Cu Chi district.
lien doi
Military; Vietnam War
Company group. A Vietnamese military unit consisting of three militia infantry companies.
perimeter
Military; Vietnam War
Outer limits of a military position. The area beyond the perimeter belongs to the enemy.
