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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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time on target (TOT)
Military; Vietnam War
Prearranged mortar or artillery barrage, set to occur at a specific time in order to coordinate with an infantry assault.
Binh Xuyenn
Military; Vietnam War
The organized crime syndicate that controlled much of the Vietnamese underworld and Saigon police until deposed by Diem's forces in 1955.
blooker
Military; Vietnam War
The M-79 grenade launcher. A 40-millimeter, shotgunlike weapon that shoots spin-armed "balls" or small grenades. Also known as a blooper.
blooper
Military; Vietnam War
The M-79 grenade launcher. A 40-millimeter, shotgunlike weapon that shoots spin-armed "balls" or small grenades. Also known as a blooker.
bouncing Betty
Military; Vietnam War
Antipersonnel mine with two charges: the first propels the explosive charge upward, and the other is set to explode at about waist level.
minigun
Military; Vietnam War
Electronically controlled, extremely rapidly firing machine gun. Most often mounted on aircraft to be used against targets on the ground.
AK-50
Military; Vietnam War
Newer version of the AK-47. Some have a permanently mounted "illegal" triangular bayonet, which leaves a sucking wound that will not close.
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