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Sometimes, when a fisherman catches a 4 foot long fish, after he's told the story about twenty times, the fish has somehow grown into a 8 footer.
Probably some returning GI told how the "monsoons" rained for months without end. Well, it may have rained for months...but like most other places in the world, there were breaks in between. A day or two without rain, maybe a half a day with rain...and the other half without it, etc. It probably seemed to rain alot to most GIs for one very good reason; THEY HAD TO SLEEP IN IT!
Sleeping in the mud (from the rain) for just 24 hours will seem like you slept in the mud for a whole week. Sleeping in the mud for a week will seem like a month (or a year).
So, "did it rain in Vietnam...for four months..."; answer: for the men that had to live in it (and sleep, eat, and conduct hygiene functions, etc.) it probably felt like it did.
Quit watching Forrest Gump for factual reason.
A combat GI, especially a grunt (infantryman) loses his concept of time in the war zone; and generally, only officers & NCO's (Non-Commissioned Officers/Sergeants) WORE WRIST WATCHES.
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What were some of the hardships of the Vietnam war?
Officially, US forces didn't torture enemy personnel; enemy POW's were turned over the South Viet Government. For an account of enemy treatment of US POW's (primarily US Airmen) see: Vietnam POW's.
What is black rain?
The black rain was the rain reported some minutes after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
What were the permanent damages to Vietnam after the Vietnam war?
Time has healed most, if not all of the damage to both the land and it's people. The younger generation have not, for the most part experienced war (for the first time, as earlier generations of Vietnamese had to experience war from 1942 through 1975), and the trees and other vegetation have grown back, homes have been rebuilt, bridges restored, etc. The ONLY lasting effect appears to be the countless bomb craters thru-out the former North & South Vietnam, Lao's and Cambodia. But time has taken care of that too; green grass has grown around the craters, and rain water has filled them, forming ponds through out the lands. Farmers in some cases, are cultivating them, raising certain plant crops and fish. From the air, the ponds LOOK NATURAL, and in many cases are beautiful to the eye, when surrounded by green grass and flowers.
How did Vietnams weather affect the Vietnam war?
Humidity affected electronics. The heat was unbearable. The rain caused serious discomfort. The insects came out shortly after the rain. It was hard from a psychological point of view. Bad weather could make bombing runs impossible, or more dangerous. Landing strips could get hard to find in bad weather. Heat could become so intense planes could have issues taking off and helicopters could carry only reduced payloads. Flying in poor weather made this job more dangerous. Weather always affects war.
When was adolf hitlers rain?
From 1933 to 1945.
What month or season does Johannesburg get rain?
Johannesburg gets rain mainly during the spring and summer months, thus the rain season is from October to April.
Most of the rain in North Carolina occurs during what months?
Most of the rain in North Carolina occurs during the months of July and August, which are typically the wettest months due to the influence of tropical weather systems. The state also experiences significant rainfall in the spring and early fall months.
What are the winter conditions in Vietnam?
Cool rain (not warm rain).
What are the rainiest months in seattle?
There is usually more rain during the winter months, particularly from November through February.
What are some similarities between all four earth's seasons?
they have both rain and showers although rain is scarce during summer and autumn.
How many rain forests are in Vietnam?
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What is a natural disaster that can occur in Vietnam?
Typhoons and flooding are common natural disasters in Vietnam due to its geographical location. Vietnam is also prone to landslides, particularly in mountainous regions during heavy rain. These natural disasters can have devastating effects on the country's population and infrastructure.
Is the water in the tropical rain forest clean?
Their is a lot of rain there it can somertimes rain for months Their is a lot of rain there it can somertimes rain for months
Does japan have a lot of rain or an little rain?
Japan gets a lot of rain depending on the season. During the rainy season, the island can experience flooding. In the winter months, Japan is extremely dry.
What kind of climate does Vietnam have?
There are several different climates in Vietnam. It is affected by a Monsoon climate, which makes the overall country less hot than others around it. Most areas in Vietnam experience a hot, wet, rainy season, and a cold, dry season. There are few areas that experience the feeling of all four seasons.They got rain, sunny, cold.In the north of Vietnam it's cold :D
Can I leave my outdoor table out during the winter months?
An outdoor table could be left out during winter depending on what it is made of. It is wise to use a table cover for rain and debris protection.
Does it rain in the polar regions?
Yes, it can rain in the polar regions during the summer months when temperatures rise above freezing. However, in general, the polar regions are more likely to experience snowfall rather than rain due to the cold temperatures.
