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Who were the historical personalities involved in the Vietnam War and their roles?
Bob Hope entertained troops there, John Wayne visited Vietnam, he had filmed one of the FIRST Vietnam War movies in Hollywood history, with the "Green Berets", it was his way of countering the anti-war demonstrators; Actor Jimmy Stewart was a US Air Force Reserve General, and flew as an observer in a B-52 Bomber during a mission over North Vietnam. Actor Glen Ford was an officer in the USN Reserve, and spent time in Vietnam. Actor Earl Flynn (Pirate, and Robin Hood character during the 1930's) his son (who also acted, in a re-make of "Captain Blood") was a civilian in Vietnam and went missing, Actor Jimmy Stewarts son, a US Marine, was Killed in Vietnam, Actor Chuck Norris's brother was KIA in Vietnam while with the 101st Abn Div., COLONEL George S. Patton Jr., son of WWII George S. Patton Jr, commanded the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment) in Vietnam. COL Robin Olds, who flew P-38 Lightnings in WWII and shot down some German fighter planes, flew F-4 Phantoms over North Vietnam and shot down some North Vietnamese MIG's.
Which statement about the gulf of tonkin is true?
It led to more u.s. troops in Vietnam
What was the Dove opinion in the Vietnam war?
Doves were politicians--or any voters, for that matter--who favored making peace with the North Vietnamese and getting out of their country. Hawks wanted to stay and win (i. e. tell the Vietnamese how to run their country).
How do you find out which US units served in Europe during World War 2?
Researching World War 2 UnitsYou might want to contact Richard V. Horrell at WW 2 Connections.com. He assists people in finding the numerical designation of their relative's units during WW 2.
How did most POW become captured in Vietnam?
Obtain the book: "Journey Into Darkness", by (LTC) Philip E. Smith & Peggy Herz; published in 1992. ISBN 067-1728-237. While on a combat mission near North Vietnam, LTC Smith's F-104 STARFIGHTER was shot down in aerial combat by a Red Chinese MIG-19 (J-6 version) after straying too close to their border. This book might answer some of your questions.
