The+Vietnam+Soldier

Life during the Vietnam Soldier.

-The war was a strange experience for soldiers, because there were firefights at night twenty four seven.

-They enemy could attack at anytime, or anywhere.

-The enemy used booby traps, and surprise attacks. Soldier had to be careful where ever they stepped, there could be land mines, spike pits, grenades.

-Patrol members or "grunts" had the worst job. They were sent to hunt down enemy soldiers.

-Grunts usually carried 35-70lbs of gear, food, water, and ammo.