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| U.S. land forces complete their withdrawal from Vietnam (1972) | |
Copyright Masaru HASHIMOTO
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| PLATOON The average age of U.S. troops in Vietnam was 19. Under the name of protecting "freedom," they suffered great physical and psychological wounds fighting an invisible army in the jungles. *The movie Platoon was based on Oliver Stone's real experiences as a GI in Vietnam. | |