Word: battlefield
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...military term (taken from the French word for selecting or sorting) that describes how limited medical supplies could be allocated on the battlefield. Under triage, first priority is given to the wounded who can make most use of the medicine-those capable of surviving because of treatment but who probably would not survive without it. Those so seriously injured that they cannot be saved have lowest priority...
With the continued withdrawal of American hardware and capital from South Vietnam, Thieu's economy is in a complete shambles. In addition, Thieu's military is badly demoralized and is losing on the battlefield. It is now apparent that the so called Republic of South Vietnam can no longer continue its pointless military campaign. Thieu has been forced to make several concessions to those who voice opposition to his war policy, including the ouster of several unpopular cabinet members and three of his top military commanders...
Jason helped develop the electronic battlefield system, laser-guided bombs, and other weapons systems used in the Vietnam...
...sticking point is that Israel is ready to negotiate with Hussein, but not with the P.L.O. in any way. Premier Yitzhak Rabin told Labor Party leaders in Tel Aviv last week: "There is only one meeting place for Israel and the terrorist organizations, and that is on the battlefield...
...Nothing on the battlefield was as tough as this," Haig said. "Nor did I ever see any more human tragedy...