RESEARCH IMW Agent Orange spraying during Vietnam War

The video discusses the unique challenges of jungle warfare, particularly the difficulty of identifying enemies hidden in dense foliage. It covers Operation Pink Rose, which aimed to develop techniques for defoliating jungles, including the use of chemical agents and fire. The focus was on disrupting Viet Cong communication lines, including trails and waterways. Between 1962 and 1971, 19 million gallons of chemicals were sprayed in Ranch Hand missions, with Agent Orange being the most common. The long-term adverse health effects of these chemicals were not understood at the time.

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