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Why were the vietcong called the elusive enemy?
The Vietcong was an elusive enemy, because they didn't fight with a traditional army. Their fighters hid, spread out, regrouped, etc in a highly dense rain forest, making it very difficult for the foreign soldiers (US Americans mostly) to find and fight them.
What is a search and destroy mission?
In Vietnam the search-and-destroy missions were when US soldiers went into the heart of the Vietnamese countryside searching for the Vietcong, destroying any enemy strongholds, supplies or weapons they found. They often had to avoid traps set up by the Vietcong, such as mines under steps and leaves.
What did the Vietcong do to fight against the technology of the US military?
The Vietcong were well supplied with Soviet military technology to counter that of the US; in addition, they were able to improvise simpler but effective weapons. And lots of them died. Remember, there were roughly a million Vietnamese deaths in the war, as compared to a mere 50,000 for US soldiers. Clearly, American military technology was very effective. The Vietnamese paid a very high price for their military victory.
Why do the Vietcong hate the US Soldiers with hatred?
The Viet Cong, a guerrilla force in the Vietnam War, opposed and fought against the US soldiers primarily because they viewed the US as an occupying force interfering in their struggle for independence. They believed that the US was supporting an unjust and oppressive regime in South Vietnam and sought to end foreign intervention in their country. The hatred towards the US soldiers was largely driven by their opposition to the US involvement in the war, rather than a personal animosity towards individual soldiers.
What weapons did Vietcong use against the US?
The South Vietnam Army used firearms from the U.S. such as the M14 and the M16 or the M1 Carbine since South Vietnam was the ally of the U.S! The Vietcong used mainly the AK-47 provided by China and Russia.
What military did the Vietcong have over the Americans?
the Us was better than the vietcong in military it was guerilla warfare that was over the Us
What happened in Vietnam after the US withdrew?
After the US withdrew from Vietnam the Vietcong came into power. South Vietnam fell under communist rule by the Vietcong.
Why were the vietcong called the elusive enemy?
The Vietcong was an elusive enemy, because they didn't fight with a traditional army. Their fighters hid, spread out, regrouped, etc in a highly dense rain forest, making it very difficult for the foreign soldiers (US Americans mostly) to find and fight them.
What is a search and destroy mission?
In Vietnam the search-and-destroy missions were when US soldiers went into the heart of the Vietnamese countryside searching for the Vietcong, destroying any enemy strongholds, supplies or weapons they found. They often had to avoid traps set up by the Vietcong, such as mines under steps and leaves.
What did the Vietcong do to fight against the technology of the US military?
The Vietcong were well supplied with Soviet military technology to counter that of the US; in addition, they were able to improvise simpler but effective weapons. And lots of them died. Remember, there were roughly a million Vietnamese deaths in the war, as compared to a mere 50,000 for US soldiers. Clearly, American military technology was very effective. The Vietnamese paid a very high price for their military victory.
Who is celebrated on Veteran's day?
Of course soldiers that gave their live to give us freedom. Am I Right?
Why do the Vietcong hate the US Soldiers with hatred?
The Viet Cong, a guerrilla force in the Vietnam War, opposed and fought against the US soldiers primarily because they viewed the US as an occupying force interfering in their struggle for independence. They believed that the US was supporting an unjust and oppressive regime in South Vietnam and sought to end foreign intervention in their country. The hatred towards the US soldiers was largely driven by their opposition to the US involvement in the war, rather than a personal animosity towards individual soldiers.
When did the US Army discover the Vietcong tunnels in the Vietnamese War?
Probably on the very first patrol anyone went on. The Vietcong tunneled pretty constantly throughout the war.
Who was the US pacifying with its policy of Pacification?
In the 1960's pacification policy , They were pacifying Vietnamese.This gave them option that if under suspicion that a Vietnamese village was to be helping Vietcong they would all be killed off and the village destroyed
Name for elite US soldiers in Vietnam?
United States Marines
How long did Vietcong last?
They are still there they were the victors in the war with the US and now rule Vietnam.
What weapons did Vietcong use against the US?
The South Vietnam Army used firearms from the U.S. such as the M14 and the M16 or the M1 Carbine since South Vietnam was the ally of the U.S! The Vietcong used mainly the AK-47 provided by China and Russia.
