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Vietnam War
Flashcards for review on the Vietnam War - used from pre-reading
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What year did the Vietnam War start and what year did it end? | 1955 to 1975 |
| What does the abbreviation LZ stand for? | Landing Zone |
| According to the U.S government, what was the purpose of the Vietnam War? | To protect South Vietnam from being taken over by Communists. |
| What does Ted Lavender carry with him? | Tranquilizers, marijuana, and extra ammunition |
| What country established a colony in Vietnam in the 1800s? | France |
| What is the colloquial term for the Communist forces in South Vietnam? | Viet Cong |
| The Ho Chi Minh Trail passed through which two countries? | Laos and Cambodia |
| In military terms, what is a Claymore? | a mine |
| What are Bouncing Betties and Toe Poppers? | Land Mines |
| Mitchell Sanders is an RTO. What does RTO stand for? | Radio Telephone Operator |
| What was the capital of South Vietnam? | Saigon |
| List three weapons the U.S. used in Vietnam. | Napalm, Agent Orange, and the B-52 bomber |
| What things does Jimmy Cross carry? | Love letters from Martha, a pebble she gave him, and her photo. |
| What things does Kiowa carry? | A copy of the New Testament and his grandfather's moccasins. |
| Was North Vietnam communist or democratic? | Communist |
| Name three factors that helped the Communist forces in Vietnam? | Swamps and jungles offered protection, sanctuary in Cambodia and Laos, and Vietnamese civilians offered protection. |
| Who led the Vietnamese Independence movement against the French? | Ho Chi Minh |
| What does AWOL mean? | Absence Without Leave |
| In military terms what does MP mean? | Military Police |