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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C-141

Military; Vietnam War

Large cargo airplane; the Starlifter.

chicom mine

Military; Vietnam War

A term used to describe a chinese mine which can be made of plastic.

det-cord

Military; Vietnam War

Detonating cord used with explosives.

litters

Military; Vietnam War

Stretchers to carry dead and wounded.

bac bac

Military; Vietnam War

Bastardized Vietnamese for "to shoot"

Bravo

Military; Vietnam War

Army designation for the infantry man.

headquarters and headquarters company (HHC)

Military; Vietnam War

In United States Army units, a headquarters and headquarters company is a company sized military unit at the battalion level and higher. While a regular line company is formed of three or four ...