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US GIs in Vietnam (both Marines and Soldiers) wore the steel M1 helmet which was covered with a reversible cloth camoflage cover (green or brown pattern, if reversed).
Written graffiti on those cloth covers was a common tradition in Vietnam; it wasn't common in WWII for the US Army because the US Army didn't wear them in that war. The US Marines only wore them for a portion of WWII, and WWII in the Pacific Theater moved so fast that Marines seldom had the time nor cared about the writing on them, to the extent that they did in the Vietnam War.
But Vietnam lasted so long, in ONE PLACE (Republic of South Vietnam), that helmet grafitti became a traditional past-time.
The only "ace" symbol may have been the "Ace" card carried in the helmets elastic camoflage band which held the camo cover in place. That band carried everything from mosquito propellent, cigarettes, toilet paper, to LSA gun oil (Lubricant, Small Arms), etc. GIs that carried that card, more than likely were planning on placing it on an enemy corpse when the event presented itself. Sort of a "We (or I) were there and/or compliments of the "...such and such division...etc." If this was the case, the event wasn't normally conducted in the presence of an officer, whom might not condone those particular activities.
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Can you help I need to find out about World War 1 helmets for English soldiers?
The British military used what is commonly referred to as the: Brodie, Tommy, or M-1917 steel helmet. The US used the very same steel helmet until it was replaced by the WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, M1 steel helmet.
What is the significance of the eight trees planted around the Vietnam memorial?
These eight trees stand for the eight woman that died in the Vietnam war.
Which member of thARP in world war 2 wore a helmet with the letter R on it?
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Why was the Vietnam war called the cold war?
Vietnam was a shooting war (a hot war). A cold war is a NON-shooting war; a cold war is a "stand-off" between two (or more) adversaries. Technically, Vietnam, being part of the cold war...communism verses the free world...the Vietnam War was a "Hot BATTLE" of the cold war.
Is the m1 helmet of World War 2 the same as the m1 helmet of Vietnam era?
Simple answer: No Reason: There are a few things that can tell them apart. For instence, a ww2 helmet will be alot darker in colour, and have khaki (tan) straps. The liner will have a small hole in the front, and have khaki webbing inside. The webbing in the liner will have a hole in the middle. A Vietnam era helmet is lighter in colour, and has green straps. Its liner will have no hole at the front, and its webbing will be green. The webbing in these liners will have no hole in the middle.
What did D.M.Z stand for in the Vietnam war?
Demilitarized Zone
What did R and R stand for in the Vietnam war?
Rest and Relaxzation
What is value of Vietnam war ace spade death card?
It was used to scare supersticious vietnamese soldiers.
What did the word Zulu stand for during the Vietnam War?
A casualty report
What did the acronym SWAG stand for in the Vietnam war?
Scientific Wild A-- Guess.
Can you help I need to find out about World War 1 helmets for English soldiers?
The British military used what is commonly referred to as the: Brodie, Tommy, or M-1917 steel helmet. The US used the very same steel helmet until it was replaced by the WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, M1 steel helmet.
What was Snoopy's costume in It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown?
Snoopy wore his World War I pilot's helmet, as the "Flying Ace."
What were helmets like in World War 2?
All combatants in WWII were supplied with steel helmets. But only the US and USSR steel helmets survived into the Vietnam War era; both the US and USSR steel helmet "DESIGNS" served in the Vietnam War.
What are the effects of the conflict on the world in the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War demonstrated to the world, that the US would make a stand against communist aggression. The loss of South Vietnam was a temporary blow to US morale.
What were the causes of the Vietnam war for an 11 year old to under stand?
Vietnam was part of the cold war. The cold war was a military stand-off between two sets of nations with two different ways of life. Part of the cold war: Vietnam was a "hot" battle of the cold war. A war generally consists of a series of battles. Cold war=no deaths, no shooting Hot war=shooting and killing
What is the significance of the eight trees planted around the Vietnam memorial?
These eight trees stand for the eight woman that died in the Vietnam war.
Why were they spikes on some helmets?
Just decoration. In Vietnam GIs wrote Graffiti on their steel helmet covers. That has become a form of decoration for that war.
