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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Sereika

Military; Vietnam War

The Khmer Serei was an anti-communist and anti-monarchist guerrilla force founded by Cambodian nationalist Son Ngoc Thanh. The Khmer Serei had its origin in the Issarak (pro-independence) armed bands ...

three

Military; Vietnam War

Radio call signal for the operations officer.

co

Military; Vietnam War

Unmarried woman; used as a title, like "Miss"

mad minute

Military; Vietnam War

A weapons free-fire practice and test session.

point

Military; Vietnam War

The forward man or element on a combat patrol.

Walter Wonderful

Military; Vietnam War

Nickname for the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. that treated the country's war-wounded for more than a century. Since it was built in 1909, the small hospital with an 80-bed capacity ...