did american soldiers in Vietnam have body armor, or flak-jakets?

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did american soldiers in Vietnam have body armor, or flak-jakets?

2006-06-16 19:56:10 · 4 answers · asked by chieftombo 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

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They had flak jackets, but many men declined to wear them, which is why the casulty rate was so high.

2006-06-21 18:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Generally only a type of flak jacket.

Kevlar and the other types of materials used for body armour were only being researched in the late 60's and early 70's.

2006-06-16 22:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by 63vette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

flak jackets.

2006-06-16 20:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes.....

2006-06-16 20:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by BWLJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋