How many US soldiers went AWOL in Vietnam?
Approximately 50,000 American servicemen deserted during the Vietnam War.
What happened to deserters in Vietnam?
During the Vietnam War, 503,926 desertions occurred in the United States military. Most deserted in the United States, but some fled to other countries. During the war American servicemen were often stationed in or took retreats to Japan, and had trouble deserting while there due to the language barrier.
What were the bloodiest battles in Vietnam?
The 1968 Battle of Khe Sanh was the longest, deadliest and most controversial of the Vietnam War, pitting the U.S. Marines and their allies against the North Vietnamese Army.
What year was the worst fighting in Vietnam?
1968
The deadliest day of the Vietnam War for the U.S. was 31 January at the start of the Tet Offensive when 246 Americans were killed in action….1968 in the Vietnam War.
| Location | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Result | The American war effort in Vietnam peaks in 1968 as the American public support takes a huge hit after the Tet Offensive |
What was the original low pass of the Spitfire?
Please try again later. The original low pass when a WW2 aircraft buzzed the camera crew shooting the open of a documentary on the 60th Anniversary of the Spitfire we produced for American television.
Are there any Spitfires still in the jungle?
Dozens of historic spitfires set to be dug up after they were discovered buried in the Burmese jungle could be flying again within three years, according to the man who spent 16 years searching for the planes.
How many Spitfires were built in the RAF?
More than 20,000 Spitfires were built in 24 different ‘Marks’. The plane first flew in the RAF in 1938 and was retired by 1957. One of the proposed names for the fighter was ‘The Shrew’. Its designer RJ Mitchell only lived long enough to see the prototype fly in 1937. The Mark 1 fought during the Battle of Britain.
Why was the Spitfire allowed to be excavate?
‘Spitfires are beautiful aeroplanes and should not be rotting away in a foreign land. They saved our neck in the Battle of Britain and they should be preserved.’ Permission to excavate the planes was granted because of the strengthening relations between London and Rangoon.