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American Weapons in the Vietnam War

American Weapons in the Vietnam War. KA-Bar. Combat knife adopted by the USMC in 1942 T raditionally used a 7 in. carbon steel blade and leather-washer handle. Later models had a serrated blade to cut pilots out of crashed air craft. Carbine.

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American Weapons in the Vietnam War

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  1. American Weapons in the Vietnam War

  2. KA-Bar • Combat knife adopted by the USMC in 1942 • Traditionally used a 7 in. carbon steel blade and leather-washer handle. • Later models had a serrated blade to cut pilots out of crashed air craft

  3. Carbine • Favored when providing suppressive fire to save heavier ammunition • Shorter barrels were favored when traveling on trucks, planes, or helicopters. • They were often aimed in the direction of the enemy, not directly at the enemy, to hold them down where they are. • Replaced by the M16

  4. Beehive Rounds • Anti personnel round fired from artillery gun • Filled with metal darts that are ejected during its trajectory • Known as the beehive round because of the sound the metal darts make during flight

  5. M14 • The M14 rifle is the last issued “battle rifle” issued to troops • Issued to troops durring basic training • Replaced by the M16 in 1970 • Still used for ceremonial reasons today

  6. M16 • The M16 replaced the M14, and can either fire semi auto or full auto rounds • Used by the US • Intended for jungle warfare • Most produced weapon of its caliber

  7. M60 • Formerly called the “united states machine gun” • Can fire many different rounds such as ball, tracer, and armor piercing rounds • Introduced in 1957, it is still used today

  8. M14 • The M14 rifle is the last issued “battle rifle” issued to troops • Issued to troops durring basic training • Replaced by the M16 in 1970 • Still used for ceremonial reasons today

  9. M16 • The M16 replaced the M14, and can either fire semi auto or full auto rounds • Used by the US • Intended for jungle warfare • Most produced weapon of its caliber

  10. M60 • Formerly called the “united states machine gun” • Can fire many different rounds such as ball, tracer, and armor piercing rounds • Introduced in 1957, it is still used today

  11. M14 • The M14 rifle is the last issued “battle rifle” issued to troops • Issued to troops durring basic training • Replaced by the M16 in 1970 • Still used for ceremonial reasons today

  12. M16 • The M16 replaced the M14, and can either fire semi auto or full auto rounds • Used by the US • Intended for jungle warfare • Most produced weapon of its caliber

  13. M60 • Formerly called the “united states machine gun” • Can fire many different rounds such as ball, tracer, and armor piercing rounds • Introduced in 1957, it is still used today

  14. M14 • The M14 rifle is the last issued “battle rifle” issued to troops • Issued to troops durring basic training • Replaced by the M16 in 1970 • Still used for ceremonial reasons today

  15. M16 • The M16 replaced the M14, and can either fire semi auto or full auto rounds • Used by the US • Intended for jungle warfare • Most produced weapon of its caliber

  16. M60 • Formerly called the “united states machine gun” • Can fire many different rounds such as ball, tracer, and armor piercing rounds • Introduced in 1957, it is still used today

  17. The m79 grenade launcher is a single-shot, shoulder-fired, break action grenade launcher that fires a 40x46mm grenade that appeared during the Vietnam War. It was popular among American soldiers (particularly US Army) because it was easy to use, was reliable, and its firepower. American troops dubbed it the “platoon leader’s artillery”. Deanna WilliamsM-79

  18. A rocket-propelled grenade is a shoulder-fired, anti-tank weapon system that fires rockets with an explosive warhead. Are very affective against armored vehicles like APCs. Used extensively during the Vietnam War, especially the Vietnam People’s Army and Vietcong. Deanna WilliamsRPG

  19. A directional anti-personnel mine used by the U.S. military Command-detonated and remote-controlled Was developed in WWII The type M18A1 was standardized in 1960, seeing its first action in the Vietnam War During the Vietnam War, Vietcong, etc. would turn the mines around to face American troops. In retaliation, American troops would turn them back around. Deanna WilliamsClaymore Mine

  20. M2 Flamethrower Eric Zaneski • American man-portable backpack flamethrower • Burn time lasted about 47 seconds • Effective up to 20 meters (need to get close)

  21. M102 Howitzer Eric Zaneski • Light weight towed weapon • Basic artillery • Used to clear land from obstructions and enemy forces

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