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Mistress Nicole wrote on Apr 6^th, 2018 at 10:53pm:


Don't think I've ever met one Vietnam Vet that you would call a lefty. In fact most have been conservative voters. Very anti Labor.

Gordon wrote on Apr 6^th, 2018 at 11:41pm:

I always thought that was Stanley Kubrick putting a scene in for  shock value. But after studying up on the Vietnam War I found out  there is actual truth there. As the war progressed it was permissible to shoot unarmed Vietnamese if they ran. The US high command saw it as an admission of guilt ?????

Gnads wrote on Apr 7^th, 2018 at 8:15am:


Then you've never met one Vietnam vet then, son. Good for you.

Big Donger wrote on Apr 6^th, 2018 at 11:48pm:


The history of Indians settling Roti Hill doesn't write itself.

Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Apr 6^th, 2018 at 11:03pm:


Nurses were members of the Royal Australian Medical Corps and were soldiers too, Graps.  They served in South Vietnam, at 3 Base Hospital at Vung Tau.  They were also sent out on the occasional Medical support mission to help the Vietnamese people.  I'd suggest you read the book, "Minefields and Miniskirts" by Siobhan McHugh.  An excellent little history of Australian women during the Vietnam War.

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Today, all ECNs are now open to women, Graps.  Provided they can pass the tests required for that role.   Women are not allowed to be banned from serving in any role by "policy or operational requirement."

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Except that ended two years ago (and so it should have).  Provided a female can satisfy the (realistic) requirements, there is nothing stopping them from fulfilling that role.  I have served beside women who have been just as fit, just as strong and just as smart as any male but they were barred from serving in combat units because of their gender because of sexism like yours.  It was pointless and it was silly. 

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 7^th, 2018 at 12:59pm:


Mainly Nursing Corps, Brian - I was RAAMC and we had three lady Captain nurses attached... good ladies and good nurses.  Not sure if there were any nurses stationed at 1AFH Vung Tau.  Knew me a quack who served there....

If you read on I suggested that the current division between men and women in Direct Combat roles might change in the future.  In some cases I can't see why not.  I already stated that my World War IV series had units composed of men and women and all combat soldiers.... some of the women outstanding.

How dare you arbitrarily label me 'sexist' for looking at simple realities?  MOST women neither qualify nor wish to engage in Direct Combat roles... but there have been some outstanding performers among them when attached to Combat units - one at least getting an MC for assisting wounded under fire.

Size is less important than physical attributes and mental attributes - remember 'Popeye' Wynn from Band of Brothers? 

"When we went into training a lot of the guys lost a lot of weight very quickly - I was only 130lb anyway so I didn't lose one pound".

130 lb is less than ten stone.... in Vietnam the average US Paratrooper was around 5'10" and 140lb of fit.... a lot of OUR SAS (Short And Stupid)* people these days are giants compared to the Brits - but I know which lot I'd prefer first, and it's all about skill and determination.

*That's what the Brits say of themselves...

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