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The Viet Cong
Just around 19000, but the fighting has decreases seen 2004 which the American soldiers killed 6.3k insurgents.
Insurgency elements that contribute to fighting and security include guerrilla tactics, local support, and effective communication networks. Guerrilla tactics allow insurgents to conduct asymmetrical warfare, leveraging knowledge of the terrain and civilian populations. Local support is crucial for recruitment, logistics, and intelligence, as it helps insurgents blend into communities and gain resources. Effective communication enables rapid coordination and adaptability, allowing insurgent groups to respond to military actions and maintain operational momentum.
In an insurgency, the actual fighting is typically carried out by armed factions or militant groups, often referred to as insurgents or guerrillas. These groups may rely on various elements such as local support networks, propaganda to gain public sympathy, and tactical training to conduct operations. Security is often provided by a combination of armed units and local militias, who help protect the insurgents and their communities from government forces and rival groups. Additionally, these elements may engage in governance activities to establish control and legitimacy within the areas they operate.
1. The French were technically fighting well armed Indochinese insurgents; as they were subjects of France (or were considered subjects of France). 2. The Americans were technically fighting another nation, North Vietnam; and their communist allies in the south, called the Viet Cong. Thus: The French were fighting insurgents; the Americans were fighting a regular army, navy, and air force (of North Vietnam).