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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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Vietnam War

Phoenix

Military; Vietnam War

Intelligence-based campaign to eliminate the Viet Cong infrastructure.

ringknocker

Military; Vietnam War

Graduate of a military academy. Refers to the rink worn by graduates.

wake-up

Military; Vietnam War

As in "13 and a wake-up" -- the last day of a soldier's Vietnam tour.

foo gas

Military; Vietnam War

A mixture of explosives and napalm, usually set in a fifty-gallon drum.

French fort

Military; Vietnam War

A distinctive triangular structure built by the hundreds by the French.

army post office (APO)

Military; Vietnam War

The Army Post Offices (APOs) operate as an extension of the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide postal services to authorized personnel and activities overseas during both normal and war ...

double veteran

Military; Vietnam War

Having sex with a woman and then killing her made one a double veteran.

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