2006-06-17 07:30:41 · 5 answers · asked by chieftombo 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Here's everything you could want to know about the M-1955.
http://www.olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_gear_body_armor_vietnam.php
2006-06-17 11:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Body armor is a recent invention. The vests that they were wearing in Nam were just for the extra pockets for ammo.
2006-06-17 07:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by wildbill05733 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasnt body armor, it was essentially the same as a hunting vest, just a tool to carry extra ammo or smokes or whatever.
2006-06-17 07:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Goodkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The second answer was correct they were made for shrapnel. because of the bulkiness and the heat in s.e. asia most troops never wore them
2006-06-17 07:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
flak vests were common but only for shrapnel not bullets.
2006-06-17 07:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by futurehero5200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋