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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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Viet Nam Quoc Dan Dang (VNQDD)

Military; Vietnam War

The Nationalist Party of Vietnam. A non-Communist movement formed in 1926, based on the doctrines of Sun Yat-sen. The VNQDD conducted the Yen Bai uprising in 1930, which began the modern struggle for ...

Montagnard

Military; Vietnam War

A Vietnamese term for several tribes of mountain people inhabiting the hills and mountains of central and northern Vietnam.

combat infantry badge (CIB)

Military; Vietnam War

And Army award for being under enemy fire in a combat zone, worn on both fatigues and dress uniforms.

amtrack

Military; Vietnam War

Amphibious armored vehicle used to transport troops and supplies, armed with a .30-caliber machine gun. The Marines used them.

Nung

Military; Vietnam War

Tribespeople of Chinese origin, from the highlands of North Vietnam. Some who moved South worked with the U.S. Special Forces.

SP pack

Military; Vietnam War

Cellophane packet containing toiletries and cigarettes which was sometimes given along with C-rations to soldiers in the field.

signal Operating Instructions (SOI)

Military; Vietnam War

The booklet that contained all of the call signals and radio frequencies of the units in Vietnam.

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