| Beschreibung: | 5572500 (9053) Jul 02, 1964; Location Unknown, Vietnam; In order to reach a point in their search for guerillas, Government troops requistion a local farmer and his canoe. Guerillas refuse to fight according to the rules, preferring hit-and-run, and shooting down US helicopters with ground fire from the jungle. In the 1950's, the US began to send troops to Vietnam, during the following 25-year period, the ensuing war would create some of the strongest tensions in US history. Almost 3 million US men and women were sent to fight for what was a questionable cause. In total, it is estimated that over 2,5 million people on both sides were killed. [SPERRVERMERKE BEACHTEN | PLEASE CHECK RESTRICTIONS! Nutzung nur mit Genehmigung und gegen Honorar, Beleg, Namensnennung und zu unseren AGB. Nur zur redaktionellen Verwendung. Honorare an: KEYSTONE Pressedienst, www.keypix.de] 1964 by KPA , |
