The rapidly growing Houston area continues to rank the fourth largest metro area in the United States behind New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Not only is the population huge, but the area includes 10 counties covering some 900 square miles and spreads some 50 miles in each direction. (Read More about New Caney)
Approximately 12,000 US helicopters served during the Vietnam War. Approximately 5,000 were destroyed there. Approximately 40,000 US helicopter pilots served in Vietnam,â¦ of which about 2,200 were killed. In addition, approximately 2,500 helicopter crewmen perished.
Total number of U.S. casualties in the Vietnam War: 58,220: Total number of U.S. soldiers wounded in the Vietnam War: 303,644: Total military casualties from both sides: 1.475 million: Total wounded from both sides: 2.094 million: Total civilian casualties from both sides: 4 million: Age of the oldest man killed during the Vietnam War: 62