Background War
When was the Vietnam War?
1955-1975
What sicknesses were most common after the Vietnam War?
Most came from the exposure to the Agent Orange chemicals which were cancer, birth defects, rashes and severe psychological and neurological problems
How many helicopters were used in the Vietnam war?
Nearly 12,000 and over 5,000 destroyed
What can travel up to 30 mph and can provide support for troops?
M-48 tank with machine guns
What chemicals did they use during Agent Orange?
A powerful herbicide that contained a deadly chemical dioxin
Where was the Vietnam War?
North and South Vietnam
What illnesses were most common after the Vietnam War?
Severe PTSD was very common after the war
How many helicopter pilots were killed during the Vietnam War?
2,202 total people
What kind of bombs were used in the Vietnam War?
The forces heavily relied on their air power including B-52 bombers
Why did they use chemicals as weapons in the Vietnam War?
To eliminate forest cover and crops for North Vietnamese
Who was in the Vietnam War?
North and South Vietnam
How did the Vietnam War affect refugees?
People in South Vietnam began to flee due to the rise of communism in Vietnam
Why did they use helicopters in the Vietnam War?
Helicopters provided more mobility throughout the warzone
What kind of grenades were used in the Vietnam War?
They used M26A1 and M61 grenades
How did it affect peoples health/skin?
Agent Orange can cause skin darkening, liver problems and a severe skin disease called chloracne. Chloracne may lead to open sores and permanent scars.
What were they fighting over?
The communist government of North Vietnam
How did life after the war affect soldiers?
15-25 percent of soldiers suffered from PTSD after the war
What type of helicopters did they use?
the American Bell UH-1 Huey was the most famous Vietnam helicopter type
What was the main weapons used in the Vietnam War?
The main weapons were their superior air power, helicopters and fighter planes
How did the American public feel about Agent Orange?
The American public felt very strongly about Agent Orange, President Lyndon B ordered the retaliatory bombing of military target in North Vietnam
Why did the Vietnam War happen?
Japanese forces invaded Vietnam
Did the Vietnam War affect the US home life?
Yes, the Vietnam War severely damaged the US economy
Did they use other air power besides helicopters?
Yes, troops used more maneuverable and smaller fighter planes like the F-4 phantom
What was a main artillery weapon used in the Vietnam War?
The main artillery weapon used was a 105mm howitzer
Why was this chemical called Agent Orange?
This chemical was called Agent Orange coming from the orange stripe on the 55 gallon drums it was stored in