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RPG
- It explodes on contact MH-It was the anti tank weapon-Rocket-propelled grenade-It was used by both Americans and Vietnamese
Claymore Mine
-Used primary in ambushes
-Effects about 100 yards from
explosion
-Americans mainly uses it
MH
Grenade Launcher
-Its a ranged artillery weapon
-Can shoot about 380 yards to max 440 yards
-Americans used the grenade launcher
MH
M2 Flamethrower
It instills a large amount of fear into enemy and was a huge psychological weapon
It used to get enemy out of a held position
It was used by both the Americans and Vietnamese
TD
Howitzer
A large Artillery weapon that is put into place by helicopter or parachute
Can fire at enemies over long distances
TD
Carbine
The M1 and M2 Carbines were used in the Vietnam War before the M16 took their place.
The Carbine weapons were the most heavily produced weapons in United States military weapons.
J.R.
M-79
The M-79 grenade launcher was a very useful weapon.
It is very reliable, but has a slow rate of fire which mean the men would have to reload every time.
J.R.