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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.
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∙ 11y agoThe vietcong's principle weapon was the Soviet made Alexi Kalishnikov 47, commonly known as the AK-47, a hand held automatic weapon that was remarkably reliable in difficult terrain. It rarely jammed.
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∙ 11y agoThey used their aks but often picked up m16s from fallen American soldiers
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Why the use of atomic weapons against japan either was or was not necessary?
Roosevelt seen that the US would loose way to many US troops against Japan, therefore used atomic weapons.
What was the us counter tactics that were used against the vietcong?
Search and destroy (find 'em & kill 'em).
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 was it unlikely that the US and the Soviet Union would use nuclear weapons against each other in the cold war?
Because the neucalear weapons that they made werer for a contest not to use in the coldwar
What disadvantages did the Vietcong have in the Vietnam War?
The Vietcong were a light infantry force, primarily used for guerrilla warfare. They had virtually no heavy equipment and no navy or air force. Like most guerrilla forces, they had virtually no training in infantry tactics, and poor leadership. They were used by the main North Vietnamese Army to harass the ARVN and US forces, and to conduct politically-oriented actions against South Vietnamese citizens. The Vietcong's primary value was to provide the illusion of a threat to the ARVN and US forces, and to be a large political lever to use against the South Vietnamese government.
Did the US use non nuclear weapons against japan?
the u.s. used non nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons against japan
Why the use of atomic weapons against japan either was or was not necessary?
Roosevelt seen that the US would loose way to many US troops against Japan, therefore used atomic weapons.
How do nuclear weapons affect society?
if a terroist attack they might use it against us
What was the us counter tactics that were used against the vietcong?
Search and destroy (find 'em & kill 'em).
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.
What was the purpose of nuclear and atomic weapons during World War 2?
The US wanted these weapons to be used against Germany, before they could use them against the Allies. However Germany was defeated with conventional weapons before these weapons were ready. So the US decided to use them on Japan as soon as they were ready, to end the war without having to invade Japan.
Why was it unlikely that the US and the Soviet Union would use nuclear weapons against each other in the cold war?
Because the neucalear weapons that they made werer for a contest not to use in the coldwar
What tactics did US use against the Vietcong?
In the Vietnam Conflict, the US Military used primarily "Search and Destroy" tactics. These involved sending troops into an area with the hope of inducing an ambush or sending them in to destroy enemy camps.
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.
What tactics did the US use against Vietcong guerrillas?
In the Vietnam Conflict, the US Military used primarily "Search and Destroy" tactics. These involved sending troops into an area with the hope of inducing an ambush or sending them in to destroy enemy camps.
Is the US in favor or against the prohibition of bacteriological weapons?
The US has expressed a policy that they are OPPOSED to all forms of biological weapons.
