This photograph shows a group of American soldiers taking a break during a war. The soldiers are smiling and relaxed, indicating they are on a break from combat. One soldier does not have combat boots on, further suggesting they are resting. The photographer aimed to capture the soldiers looking alive and well during a difficult time of war. The photo provides a glimpse into one of the bloodiest wars in history and shows the evolution of the American soldier's uniform over time.

1. Nam?
Who are the people in the photograph?
Group of American soldiers
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photothat tells you
this.
These soldiers are taking a break from their hard working jobs at war. I assume this because
of the amount of time it would take to snap a well coordinating photograph is going to be
difficult in a busy time. I also assume this because of the smiles/smirks on these soldiers
faces. The Asian man in the front row does not have any combat boots on. This further makes
me believe that they are on a break. I assume they are at war because it is foreign land and
there is an assault rifle nose down in the front of the men.
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
Even though they were busy at war, they still somehow find the time to smile a little. The
photographer wants to capture the men alive and well.
Why is this photograph important to history?
This photo captures a moment in one of the bloodiest wars in history. It also shows the
evolution of the American soldier’s uniform.
What questions does this photograph raise?
Where are they located exactly?
What war is this?
What unit of soldiers are they?
How long have they been at war?
Are they on their way out?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
“We’re still kickin’!”
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
Look up information in a reference book on the time based on the uniforms being used here.
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
The soldiers are on a hard earned break.
These are American soldiers.
I assume they are in Vietnam based on the uniforms.