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The estimates vary greatly on the ratio of support to combat soldiers, but the situation has certainly improved over time. For instance, the American Civil War had roughly ten soldiers for every single support unit. World War One featured about three support staff for every ten soldiers. In Vietnam, the average support to combat ratio was 1:2. Today, that ratio suffers as a result of cutbacks and layoffs, but ranges anywhere from 20:1 to 50:1.
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Purple heart with oak leaf cluster?
The purple heart is an award for soldiers who have been killed or wounded while in service. If a soldier is wounded more than once, the soldier receives an oak leaf cluster for each successive injury.
How many unknowns are in the Tomb of the Unknown and which wars were they from?
The Tomb of the Unknown holds three soldiers, one each from WWI, WWII and Korea. The unknown soldier from Vietnam was later identified through DNA and was removed
What is a male soldier called in the army?
Male and (these days) female soldiers alike are called soldiers! Women were not, however, permitted to join the army in the era of the US civil war. The two sides also had nicknames for each other's soldiers, with the southern army's men being referred to by the North as "Johnny Reb" or "Johnny Rebel", while the northern soldiers were termed "Billy Yank" by the South.
Why did the soldiers tell jokes about the Vietnam war and about killing?
Songs and jokes helped us to be 'desensitized' to the killing and carnage. It was far easier to destroy the enemy if the need to do so was inculcated into each soldier during training and continuing in combat.
How many US Soldiers were killed in each War?
at least 10,000 roman soldiers die in each war
