Life in the Jungle
What did soilders read in there tent?
Muscle car magazines
What dangerous hobby did returning soldiers start doing on public roads?
drag racing
Why did soldiers tape pictures of fast cars next to their beds?
To give them hope and motivation to survive the war.
Why did soldiers drive so fast and take reckless risks when they got home?
They missed the adrenaline rush of combat.
What specific car feature did soldiers crave to hear in the quiet jungle?
A loud V8 engine.
What did angry, anti-war veterans paint onto the sides of their muscle cars?
Peace signs and anti-war slogans.
How could a soldier buy a car from a military base in Vietnam?
By using mail-order catalogs sent to the troops.
What happened to highway crash numbers in America between 1969 and 1971?
They went up significantly because of high-speed veteran crashes.
Where was the brand-new car waiting when the soldier finally flew back to America?
At the airport or a local dealership near their hometown.
Why did car commercial music and themes change to sound more patriotic during the war?
To target young soldiers who wanted to feel proud of serving their country.