Us Tactics - Agent Orange Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘Agent Orange’ and what was it used for in the Vietnam War?
A
•A toxic chemical that was sprayed from US planes to try and kill all of the trees where the Viet Cong hid
2
Q
The US did not realise the danger of this chemical. What was later revealed about the effects of it?
A
•It caused serious health issues including:
- tumours
- birth defects
- rashes
- psychological symptoms
- cancer
3
Q
Who did it affect?
A
- Returning American servicemen and their families
* The Vietnamese population
4
Q
The ground sprayed with Agent Orange is still affected to this day. How is it affected?
A
•Plants and crops will not grow on it
