None of this proved to be true, but it did cause a stir in the African American community. For more information and pictures of African American service men in the war click here . This is a group I must admit I know little about in relation to the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, many of the statistics kept from that time included Hispanics in the same category as Caucasians. Women Women are a group of US citizens that are often totally overlooked with regards to the conflict in Vietnam.
People tend to view war as a male affair, and often forget the important contribution women make.
This includes one who was Killed in Action. The majority of the women in Vietnam did serve in supporting positions. The importance of their contribution, however, should not be under-estimated. The military apparatus would not have worked without them. For more information on women in Vietnam click here .