Chasing+Charlie


 * There was always a fear of traps and mines.
 * It was known that the vc were everywhere.
 * Grunts were the names giving to U.S infintry men.
 * African americans made up for 12 % of the Infantrymen, but they accoutned for 20% of the deaths
 * Soldiers that volunteered for the army and were between 21-22 years old
 * The climate in Vietnam was very hot and humid just like that of south Florida
 * There was not an assigned medic in platoons only a soldier with some medical training.
 * The average grunt had to carry 35 to 70 pounds of weight. That consisted of water, food, extra cloths, and cooking material.
 * The primary weapon of a grunt was an M-16 assault rifle along with Machine Guns
 * During the war the Claymore was used. The Claymore was an explosive that projected 700 steel balls and had a range of 55 yards.
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