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Women did not "fight" in Vietnam. They were not in any combat units serving as combatants. They were nurses and other support. They did a great service by mending our wounds, giving us comfort and being there in our support- God bless them all. They left their families and friends, traveled half way around the world , gave up all the comforts they could have had and put themselves in harms way- all for the American soldier. They were a rare breed of women....
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∙ 15y agoWomen in the US, "Volunteered" for the US Military and often volunteered for duty in Vietnam. US women in the US Army served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC's) during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The WAC's were disbanded in 1975, when the new all volunteer army and equal opportunity policies took effect. US Army WAC's performed support functions (medical, administrative, etc.) during WWII, Korea, and the Vietnam War.
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∙ 15y agoAs in WW1, WW2, Korea, and Vietnam, women volunteered for the military, mainly serving as nurses, and often wanted to go to Vietnam. Possible reasons; patriotism, occupational trade (learning a skill), or simply wanting to heal the dead and dying.
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What does the soldier in the Vietnam's women's memorial signify?
The statue represents the US Military Nurses that served in the Vietnam War. The roles of women during the Vietnam War, were the same as portrayed during the Korean War (see films: MASH), WWII, and World War I.
Women soldiers killed in Vietnam War?
8 US Nurses died in Vietnam, all but one from accidents.
How did Vietnam war effect prostitution during that time?
According to US military WWII veterans who fought in Vietnam; prostitution was just as common in WWII, Korean & Vietnam Wars. According to history books, the American Civil War (aka US Civil War) was just as common, having women prostitutes.
When did the US join the war in Vietnam?
The US joined the Vietnam War in 1960 or 1955because there was a civil war between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, and the US was good friends with South Vietnam's goverment, so they helped out.
Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!
How many women died in the Vietnam war?
alot of women died in the Vietnam war died
Why did Americans join the Vietnam war?
To stop Communism spreading into South Vietnam.
Why did women join the Civil War?
i think women wanted to join the civil war because since men started to die women started to join:)
Why did US join Vietnam?
To fight communism; part of the cold war.
How did the Vietnam war effect thd children in Vietnam war?
The soldiers there kind of stayed and married women there and they gave birth to vietnam-americans.
Vietnam war why did the united stats join the war?
To stop communist aggression; and preserve the RVN.
What does the soldier in the Vietnam's women's memorial signify?
The statue represents the US Military Nurses that served in the Vietnam War. The roles of women during the Vietnam War, were the same as portrayed during the Korean War (see films: MASH), WWII, and World War I.
What are the release dates for Vietnam The Soldier's Story - 1998 Women at War?
Vietnam The Soldier's Story - 1998 Women at War was released on: USA: 7 February 2000
What is SOS Vietnam?
It was the Women's Anti-War Movement in Australia that was both anti Vietnam War but also anti conscription.
Why did the commonwealth troops join US troops In the Vietnam War?
The US asked them to.
What schooling did women go through before Vietnam war?
During the Vietnam War, in the US military, women were part of the WAC's (Women's Army Corps) in the US Army. The US Navy had the WAVE's.
How many people join the Vietnam war?
Over 2 1/2 million US Servicemen fought in Vietnam.
