In Vietnam, water buffalo hated GI’s. I think it was because they ate meat and smelled like predators.
—”In Vietnam, water buffalo hated GI’s.”
Not many water buffalos in my old AO.
Most I knew avoided soap and freshly cleaned uniforms before going out.
Upon return, there was a noticeable scent on the guys going out.
I thought it was the fatigues, others thought it was from the diet?
IMO you become more aware of your senses after time in the bush, animal-like.