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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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Zippo raids
Military; Vietnam War
Military operations which involved burning down Vietnamese villages. Often Zippo cigarette lighters were used to ignite the huts.
battle-sight zeroing
Military; Vietnam War
Process of adjusting a weapon's sights and windage to an individual soldier so the weapon, when fired, will hit the object of aim.
Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW)
Military; Vietnam War
Organization formed by Vietnam veterans who gathered to protest American involvement in Vietnam.
armored personnel carrier (APC)
Military; Vietnam War
A track vehicle used to transport Army troops or supplies, usually armed with a .50-caliber machine gun.
mortar
Military; Vietnam War
A muzzle-loading cannon with a short tube in relation to its caliber that throws projectiles with low muzzle velocity at high angles.
F-4
Military; Vietnam War
Phantom jet fighter-bombers. Range: 1,000 miles. Speed: 1400 mph. Payload: 16,000 lbs. The workhorse of the tactical air support fleet.
Recondo School
Military; Vietnam War
A training school in-country for LRRPs. The largest was at Na Trang, where the training action was taken against the 17th NVA Division.
