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On Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:35:32 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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That is not true at all. College guys were more likely to get a
commission and the average lifespan of a 2d lT in Vietnam was measured
in hours.

Due to heavier dependence on technology, it may not be possible or
sensible
to compare the two wars.

Both wars had one thing in common. A low tech car bomb or other
improvised explosive device will still kill you.

Yeah, but I was talking about what kinds of skills would land you in certain
jobs.