Vietnam War Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 4. Elaborate handshakes among US soldiers stationed in Vietnam
  2. 5. A US soldier (usually a smaller guy) who would inspect and clear enemy bunkers
  3. 6. A nickname for any aircraft, especially helicopters
  4. 8. A military operation that is not thought through or is hopeless from the start
  5. 9. A standard US ground soldier in Vietnam
  6. 10. A sarcastic name for a prisoner of war camp for US soldiers captured in Vietnam
Down
  1. 1. An explosive device that often launches into the air before exploding
  2. 2. A small dugout where a camouflaged soldier observed enemy units
  3. 3. A chemical used to kill plant life in the jungle, but would often make US soldiers sick
  4. 7. A nickname for a female Red Cross volunteer who's job was to deliver snacks to soldiers