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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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Vietnamese Popular Forces

Military; Vietnam War

South Vietnamese local military forces during the Vietnam War. Members were recruited locally and fell into two broad groups - Regional Forces and Popular Forces. During the early 1960's the Regional ...

huey

Military; Vietnam War

Nickname for the UH-1 series helicopters.

net

Military; Vietnam War

Radio frequency setting, from "network."

saddle up

Military; Vietnam War

Put on one's pack and get ready to march.

US

Military; Vietnam War

Prefix to serial number of Army draftees.

viet cong (VC)

Military; Vietnam War

The Vietnam National Liberation Front which was formed by the Vietcong in South Vietnam in 1960 to carry out an insurgent activities.

camies

Military; Vietnam War

World War II term for camouflage uniforms.

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