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A U.S. Marine in 1966. He wears a first pattern M1955 flak vest, as well as M56 ammo pouches and Army issue M194… | Vietnam war, Vietnam war photos, Vietnam history
Many movies about the Vietnam War show an officer yelling at a soldier for wearing the flak jacket because it was useless. How was it in real life? Did you wear yours? -
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