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Yes, the US found it very difficult to keep up with the Vietnamese in their own jungle. They also underestimated them hugely. The Vietnamese used 'Guerilla tactics' and having known their turf, found it a lot easier than the US. An example of this is when the US set up bases and camps in Vietnam and were naive in not knowing that they were in a low grounded floodplain. The locals however watched from above and picked their time to come down. In addition, the Vietnamese used traps and tricks all over the jungle to manipulate their opponents. For example, the US could think they were walking perfectly normally in the jungle until they step into a see-saw trap which looks like a normal piece of land. They'd find themselves flipped over and stabbed by 2 foot long sharp spikes.
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American forces fighting in Vietnam were fighing what is often called?
Communist aggression, an un-winnable war, guerrilla war, a limited war, a jungle war, a hot battle of the cold war, etc.
Where were American troops fighting in 1970 during the Vietnam war?
Vietnam and Cambodia
Who were the US fighting for and against in the Vietnam war?
It was fighting for democracy and against communism.
My brother has jungle rot from Vietnam war shouldn't he be compansated?
Yes, if your brother can prove that jungle rot has caused him a disability from being able to earn in income, and if he can prove that this jungle rot originated from the Vietnam War, he would be eligible to receive disability benefits from the VA.
Who were fighting in the war Vietnam?
NVA and VC.
When do they start fighting in Vietnam in the movie of Forrest Gump?
They were ambused while waking through the jungle.
Why did the US go from annihilation to attrition?
Combat changed to jungle fighting in Vietnam. The USA was equipped to meet the enemy head on and pound them into submission.
What can you eat in a jungle in Vietnam?
Anything you find.
What was combat like for American combat soldiers in Vietnam?
it was difficult to know who the enemy was
World War 2 and the Vietnam War?
1. WWII, first war in history in which every US fighting man was armed with a semi-automatic rifle, the M1 Garand. WWII created the AIRBORNE divisions (paratroopers). 2. Vietnam, first war in history in which every US fighting man was armed with a fully-automatic rifle, the M16 Jungle Rifle (assault rifle). Vietnam War created the AIRMOBILE divisions (helicopters). Note: Secretary of Defense McNamara "clarified the M16" for jungle warfare only.
Which side was the US fighting on in Vietnam the north or the south?
South Vietnam
American forces fighting in Vietnam were fighing what is often called?
Communist aggression, an un-winnable war, guerrilla war, a limited war, a jungle war, a hot battle of the cold war, etc.
Where was the fighting taking place of Vietnam?
Air war North Vietnam. Ground war South Vietnam.
What countries were fighting in the Vietnam War?
North Vietnam/VC vs allies
What did US in Vietnam in 1950 lose?
The French were fighting in Vietnam in 1950 not the US.
Where were American troops fighting in 1970 during the Vietnam war?
Vietnam and Cambodia
Who were the US fighting for and against in the Vietnam war?
It was fighting for democracy and against communism.
