The Vietnam War was between the of 1957-1975. ... Almost 30,000 women served in the Vietnam War, as both medical and civilian workers. ... The Vietnam War was the longest war the United States had ever participated in. ... The war ended on April 30, 1975 when South Vietnam surrendered(Marc). ... In the Vietnam War, these women were called "chopper chicks" and "Kool-Aid kids." ...
Moreover, the book also depicts the differences between the Vietnam War and other wars such as the World Wars, the Revolutionary war, and Civil War in the history of America. For instance, the Vietnam War is the most costly war ever fought in American history; more than the world wars and the civil war in which American soldiers fought. ... Nevertheless, in many ways the Vietnam War was different from other wars that American soldiers ever fought (O'Brien 17). ... The veterans of Vietnam War show a great deal of regret upon their return. ... The Vietnam War is thus more vivid among Ameri...
THE THINGS THEY CARRIED (by Tim O'Brien) The Things They Carried is a collection of stories about the Vietnam War that the author, Tim O'Brien, uses to convey his experiences and feelings about the war. ... O'Brien captures the reader with graphic descriptions of the war that make one feel as if they were in Vietnam. ... To O'Brien the novel is not only a compilation of stories, but also a release of the fears, sadness, and anger that he has felt because of the Vietnam War. ... (O'Brien, 179) The soldiers feel that the only people they can talk to about the w...
THE THINGS THEY CARRIED (by Tim O'Brien) The Things They Carried is a collection of stories about the Vietnam War that the author, Tim O'Brien, uses to convey his experiences and feelings about the war. ... O'Brien captures the reader with graphic descriptions of the war that make one feel as if they were in Vietnam. ... To O'Brien the novel is not only a compilation of stories, but also a release of the fears, sadness, and anger that he has felt because of the Vietnam War. ... (O'Brien, 179) The soldiers feel that the only people they can talk to about the w...
Using the approach to documentary filming called cinema vérité and purposefully juxtaposing contrasting ideals and misconceptions, Davis' brings to the screen a meaningful and provocative representation of events in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He shows America and the world a side to the War which until then had not yet been exposed. ... Without them, Vietnam would be a fine country" (Hearts and Minds, 1974). ... At this point in history a war had never been more efficiently covered, and broadcasted. ... During the Vietnam war, most of the content, such as news, se...
During the Vietnam War, the 11th Aviation Group and air mobility assets showed the great advantage of mobility and the short response time of assault helicopters, by winning major battles with them. The Integration of Air Mobility During the Vietnam War, leaders observed the integration of air mobility assets as a force multiplier. ... During the Vietnam War, because of the guerrilla tactics of the Vietcong and the great flexibility of the army of North Vietnam, Americans felt the need to use helicopters to move entire divisions to combat zones. ... After the difficulties encountered during...
During the siege of Khe Sahn in Vietnam, the Viet cong or VC would post a sniper on a nearby hill. ... During the First World War the British Army encountered expert German snipers equipped with camoflage and special rifles with scopes. The British Army soon employed these same techniques against the Germans and at the end of the war the British snipers were superior to those of Germany. During the Second World War, U.S. forces found out that the employment of snipers differed between units. ... During the Korean War the U.S. set up a school that was tasked in the mission of organizing a sni...
The theme becomes relevant as early as the rising action of the play, when we see the main character Captain Fisby being able to adjust to a small village in Vietnam, so much that he changes his and the village people's lives. ... During the Vietnam War, most novelist, filmmakers, , 4 and playwrights portrayed Vietnam villages as places of sorrow, hardships, and sadness; however, Patrick decides to set this comedy in a Vietnam village, and create a very positive environment in the minds of the audience. ... This play acts as a comic relief to the mood which overtakes people...
The cap-badge of the World War II Special Service Force was the crossed arrows, which had belonged to the Indian Scouts who were no longer in force. ... The Green Berets were used heavily during the Vietnam Conflict. ... At the peak of fighting in Vietnam 3700 Green Berets were involved in various combat missions. ... The got the chance after Vietnam." ... The post Vietnam era brought about a radically reduced budget for the Special Forces. ...
This is not a return to the late 1960's or 1970's Vietnam era, this is a possibility for the year 2002 and beyond. ... Yet, on the eve of war with Iraq, which will require millions of U.S. military personnel, absolutely no women are required to register. ... There are millions of male Iraqis waiting to go to war with us and only one of them is weaker than our best woman. ... Another main issue in not allowing women to the front-lines is that it puts women in the position of becoming POW's (prisoners of war). ... Many thousands of American women served in the war against Iraq...
The book also exposes the ineptness of career minded commanders who are more interested in jacking up body counts, gaining headlines and medals at the expense of those actually fighting the war. ... The book details his efforts to teach the men how to fight an unconventional war. ... The hatred of the Vietnamese amongst the men was high, not only for the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese but also for the ARVN who where fighting along with the U.S., "We fought their war while they watched" (p. 129). ... As for the United State's presence in Vietnam, the book offers, in detail the effect th...
It was also an achievement unprecedented in the history of war. Not even in Vietnam, not even in Desert Storm, was the U.S. ... It represented the low point for the soldiers in the war, reminiscent of battles in their father's war, World War One. ... Colonel Ralph Ingersoll, an intelligence officer with the First Army, recalled, "Riding [in a jeep] through the Ardennes, I wore woolen underwear, a woolen uniform, armored force combat overalls, a sweater, an armored force field jacket with elastic cuffs, a muffler, a heavy lined trench coat, two pairs of heavy woolen socks, and comb...
