Vietnam War

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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Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)

Military; Vietnam War

Also called the South Vietnamese Regular Army, it was the ground forces branch of the Republic of Vietnam’s Military Forces, the official military of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) which ...

brother

Military; Vietnam War

A fellow black Marine; sometimes used as slang for all black males.

judge advocate general (JAG)

Military; Vietnam War

The legal department of the Armed Services that is concerned with military justice and military law. JAGs serve primarily as legal advisors to their assigned command, serving as their personal legal ...