| A | B |
| cluster bombs | sprayed razor-sharp metal fragments |
| subversives | individuals attempting to overthrow the gov't |
| sexism | discriminating based on gender |
| feminist | women's activist |
| napalm | jellied gasoline mixture used in firebombs |
| containment | preventing the further spread of communism |
| defoliants | chemicals used to kills plans, ex. Agent Orange |
| Tet | Vietnamese New Year |
| defense perimeter | area that could be protected |
| NATO | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |