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"Most" people and "most" historians select the term guerrilla warfare against the VC (Viet Cong). Which, naturally, is not correct.
Especially beginning in 1965, the NVA (North Vietnamese Army) pitted itself against the US Army and US Marine Corps. The Battle of Ia Drang in 1965 was a conventional set piece battle against a regular army...the NVA; and not a guerrilla force of VC.
The battles of Dak To and Hamburger Hill were fought against a regular standing army; again, the NVA. And not a guerrilla force of VC.
The air war over North Vietnam was fought between TWO air forces: The US Air Force (and USN aviation units) against the North Vietnamese Air Force. It was the only time in US history that MODERN US super-sonic jets engaged in aerial combat against a determined and skilled enemy flying like aircraft (MiG17s, 19s, and 21s). The NVAF may have used hit and run tactics (flying and firing and then kept going) against US fighter bombers; but then one must remember that the NVAF never had more than 200 jets at any one given time (while the US had THOUSANDS of jets). Such a small air force required using them sparingly.
The type of fighting that was most common in Vietnam; a guerrilla war that escalated into a limited conventional war (limited war=non-nuclear war).
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Where were American troops fighting in 1970 during the Vietnam war?
Vietnam and Cambodia
Was the us fighting with north or south Vietnam during the war?
North
Vietnam shifted the burden of the ground fighting from American troops to what?
Vietnam shifted the burden of the ground fighting from American troops to South Vietnamese troops during the later stages of the war. This was called "Vietnamization".
What country endure a war during the 1960s?
During the 1960s, Vietnam endured a significant and devastating war known as the Vietnam War, which involved North Vietnam and its communist allies fighting against South Vietnam and its primary ally, the United States. This conflict escalated throughout the decade, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. The war was rooted in the struggle against colonialism and the Cold War dynamics, ultimately resulting in the fall of Saigon in 1975.
What was the big external conflict of the second half of the twentieth century?
The big external conflict during the second half of the 20th century was the Vietnam War. The Vietnam Ware began in December of 1956 and ended in April of 1975.
The type of fighting which was most common during the Vietnam conflict was?
"Guerrilla Warfare" was the most common type of fighting used by the North Vietnamese during the Vietnam Conflict. This kind of irregular warfare is characterized by small groups of mobile combatants who ambush, raid and harass their enemies. The purpose of Guerrilla Warfare is to weaken the resolve and resources of the enemy and force them to withdraw. These small groups of fighters generally avoided large battles and chose their targets carefully to minimize losses. This is one of the most effective tactics used when fighting an enemy with overwhelming numbers and resources.
Where were American troops fighting in 1970 during the Vietnam war?
Vietnam and Cambodia
Were there any conflicts during the Vietnam War?
Certainly. A war is determined explicitly by the presence of conflict. If there was not conflict in Vietnam, there would not have been a war.
What was the US fighting for during the Vietnam War?
The containment of communism.
Why was fighting difficult during the Vietnam war?
42 cool
The name of the Vietnam government during the Vietnam conflict?
Presuming you mean the government supported by the US: The Republic of South Vietnam.
Was the us fighting with north or south Vietnam during the war?
North
What was the official cause of the conflict during the Vietnam war?
Communist aggression.
How many died during the Vietnam Conflict?
58,226 American soldiers
What was the name of the Vietnam government during the Vietnam conflict?
SOUTH Vietnam was called the "REPUBLIC of South Vietnam." Everyone in those days just called North Vietnam...NORTH VIETNAM.
Vietnam shifted the burden of the ground fighting from American troops to what?
Vietnam shifted the burden of the ground fighting from American troops to South Vietnamese troops during the later stages of the war. This was called "Vietnamization".
Definition for Vietnam era veteran?
Anyone who served in Vietnam during the conflict. Not only US troops, but several nations did so too.
