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Cong is short for Viet Cong. The Viet Cong were the communist guerrilla forces backed by North Vietnam when they fought against South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
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Who were the Viet Cong?
Viet Congs: North communist Vietnamese supporters of the communist Front in North Vietnam during the Vietnam War (known in Vietnam as the American War). The Viet Congs fought against both the government/military of South Vietnam and the armed forces of the United States between 1959 and 1975. They were initially a loose grouping of guerrilla fighters. Quick Note: South Vietnam/South Vietnamese didn't want the communist takeover from communist North Vietnam, they wanted to be a democratic country. U.S. entered the war to stop the spread of communism and support the democratic South Vietnam.
What weapons and ammo did they use in the Vietnam war?
The "Standard Issue" US military weapons during the Vietnam War were: 1. US M14 Rifle firing .308 Winchester cartridge (7.62mm NATO). 2. US M16 Assault Rifle originally fielded as a "jungle rifle" for Vietnam warfare only; becoming the standard US Rifle by the end of the 1960s decade in Vietnam ONLY. Becoming the standard US Rifle world wide by 1970s. Caliber .223 (5.56mm NATO). 3. M-113 APC/ACAV Armored Personnel Carrier/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle. Built in 1960; fielded in Vietnam in 1961/62. Most numerous AFV in the Vietnam War (AFV=Armored Fighting Vehicle). 4. M-551 Sheridan light tank; officially designated as the Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Assault Vehicle. Designed and built in the 1960s. FIRST fielded in South Vietnam in January 1969. The US Army's only amphibious tank; and which fired the largest gun-152mm. Built with an aluminum hull and steel turret and firing caseless tank shells. ALL US Armored Cavalry Units in Vietnam were ultimately equipped with ACAVs & Sheridans. 5. M48 Patton medium (90mm) gun tank. The last of the Patton series US tanks. 6. PCF-Patrol Craft Fast, US Navy Swift Boat; all aluminum, 50 feet long, manned by one officer and five crewmen; armed with 3 fifties and one 81mm lanyard fired mortar; part of the US Navy's Brown Water Navy's Riverine Forces. 7. A-7 Corsair II; America's only "designed, built, and blooded in the 1960's" in Vietnam, single seat/single engine jet fighter bomber. Used by both the USN/USAF. 8. World's FIRST designed and built (AH) Attack Helicopter; AH-1 Cobra.
Who were the Viet Cong?
Viet Congs: North communist Vietnamese supporters of the communist Front in North Vietnam during the Vietnam War (known in Vietnam as the American War). The Viet Congs fought against both the government/military of South Vietnam and the armed forces of the United States between 1959 and 1975. They were initially a loose grouping of guerrilla fighters. Quick Note: South Vietnam/South Vietnamese didn't want the communist takeover from communist North Vietnam, they wanted to be a democratic country. U.S. entered the war to stop the spread of communism and support the democratic South Vietnam.
What are the Vietcongs?
Generally a non-uniformed, non-formally trained, mostly non-paid soldier. Although regular Government soldiers, marines, airmen, and sailors CAN be detailed the duties of guerrillas...generally guerrillas are as described in the first sentence. Although, it should be noted, that the VC were one of history's most successful guerrilla fighters.
Why was the U.S not be successful in South Vietnam?
Wars (battles) are dictated by terrain. Korea was a peninsula and was easily isolated, as the US Navy controlled the seas. Communist North Korea could only re-supply from it's northern borders. Vietnam was NOT a peninsula, and could re-supply their war effort for as long as they wanted to. The only way to defeat them would have been to widen the war and involve other countries, in order to stop their flow of men and material into South Vietnam. The US did NOT want to make a bigger war. So we ended it, by leaving. U.S. forces successfully defended South Vietnam from the time they entered the country in 1959 through 1973 when they left. They perfected helicopter warfare against guerrilla tactics. The U.S. had total air and sea dominance in the south as well. South Vietnam fell to the North Vietnamese communist forces a full two years after the U.S. left Vietnam. --- The terrain and weather were a big factor as Viet Congs were believed to be more skilled in jungle combat (their home land advantage?). Plus, Vietnam got the necessary support from China.
Where did the word spoonerism come from?
Named for William Archibald Spooner (22 July 1844 - 29 August 1930) Although a brilliant scholar, Spooner was known for his unwitting ability to transpose letters in words, giving a phrase a whole new meaning. Some of his more memorable utterances include:During a toast to Her Highness Victoria: "Three cheers for our queer old dean!"During World War 1: "When our boys come home from France, we will have the hags flung out."At chapel: "Our Lord is a shoving leopard."To a stranger sitting in the wrong place: "I believe you're occupewing my pie. May I sew you to another sheet?"To a Dean's secretary: "Is the bean dizzy?"When announcing the hymn 'Conquering Kings': "Kinkering Congs Their Titles Tale."Commenting on a naval display: "This vast display of cattle ships and bruisers."Officiating at a wedding: "It is kisstomary to cuss the bride."The word "spoonerism" began appearing in popular use as early as 1885. Once when a group of students gathered outside his window, calling for him to make a speech, he replied: "You don't want to hear a speech: you just want me to say one of those... things."
What weapons and ammo did they use in the Vietnam war?
The "Standard Issue" US military weapons during the Vietnam War were: 1. US M14 Rifle firing .308 Winchester cartridge (7.62mm NATO). 2. US M16 Assault Rifle originally fielded as a "jungle rifle" for Vietnam warfare only; becoming the standard US Rifle by the end of the 1960s decade in Vietnam ONLY. Becoming the standard US Rifle world wide by 1970s. Caliber .223 (5.56mm NATO). 3. M-113 APC/ACAV Armored Personnel Carrier/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle. Built in 1960; fielded in Vietnam in 1961/62. Most numerous AFV in the Vietnam War (AFV=Armored Fighting Vehicle). 4. M-551 Sheridan light tank; officially designated as the Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Assault Vehicle. Designed and built in the 1960s. FIRST fielded in South Vietnam in January 1969. The US Army's only amphibious tank; and which fired the largest gun-152mm. Built with an aluminum hull and steel turret and firing caseless tank shells. ALL US Armored Cavalry Units in Vietnam were ultimately equipped with ACAVs & Sheridans. 5. M48 Patton medium (90mm) gun tank. The last of the Patton series US tanks. 6. PCF-Patrol Craft Fast, US Navy Swift Boat; all aluminum, 50 feet long, manned by one officer and five crewmen; armed with 3 fifties and one 81mm lanyard fired mortar; part of the US Navy's Brown Water Navy's Riverine Forces. 7. A-7 Corsair II; America's only "designed, built, and blooded in the 1960's" in Vietnam, single seat/single engine jet fighter bomber. Used by both the USN/USAF. 8. World's FIRST designed and built (AH) Attack Helicopter; AH-1 Cobra.
What does it mean when you transpose letters?
In piano and any other sheet music, to transpose something means to change a song to a different key. It will be exactly the same except that it will be pitched higher or lower. For example you could transpose a song from C Major up to E flat Major.
