This Ain't Hell: Vietnam Veterans Day
Today has been designated as Vietnam Veterans Day.
The Vietnam War used to be the longest war in our history until the media decided to call the war against terror our longest war. The war in Vietnam lasted from November 1955 until April 30, 1975, when Saigon collapsed. 3.4 million Americans served in the theater and 2,594,000 served in Vietnam and off it’s shores between 1965 and 1973. They were 9.7% of their generation. Only 38% of draftees served in Vietnam.
47,378 of the US military died in hostile actions. One nurse was KIA. 17,539 were married men. 17,725 were draftees. 5,977 were Reservists, 101 were National Guardsmen. 61% were aged less than 21 years.
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WNU Editor: Here is a link that should be book-marked .... Vietnam War Statistics & Exclusive Photos
Hat Tip to James for this link.
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