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The Vietcong was an army created and trained by the North Vietnamese government. The main objective of the Vietcong army was to fight off the American Soldiers in attempt to overrule South Vietnam in communist power.

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Who are the Congs?

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.


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.


The Viet Cong used mine warfare and dug tunnels as fighting techniques in the war.?

True


Why did the author MOST likely include information about the Viet Cong?

The author most likely included information about the Viet Cong to provide context and depth to the narrative of the Vietnam War, illustrating the complexities of the conflict. By detailing the Viet Cong's tactics, motivations, and role in the war, the author helps readers understand the challenges faced by U.S. forces and the impact on Vietnamese society. This inclusion enriches the overall historical perspective and emphasizes the significance of the Viet Cong in shaping the war's outcomes.


What were the viemtminh the viet cong and the national liberation front?

The Viet Minh were all Vietnamese men (whether they lived in the north or southern portions of Vietnam) fighting against the French (1946-1954). The Viet Cong were SOUTHERN Vietnamese citizens aiding the North Vietnamse Army in their war against the RVN & US/Allies. RVN=Republic of South Vietnam.

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Who are the Congs?

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.


Who was America fighting for in Vietnam war?

viet cong.


Who was fighting ion the Vietnam War?

North Viet Army (NVA)/Viet Cong (VC) vs Allies.


Who is the us fighting with durning Vietnam war?

the north vietnamese (a.k.a. the viet cong or VC)


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.


The Viet Cong used mine warfare and dug tunnels as fighting techniques in the war.?

True


Why did the author MOST likely include information about the Viet Cong?

The author most likely included information about the Viet Cong to provide context and depth to the narrative of the Vietnam War, illustrating the complexities of the conflict. By detailing the Viet Cong's tactics, motivations, and role in the war, the author helps readers understand the challenges faced by U.S. forces and the impact on Vietnamese society. This inclusion enriches the overall historical perspective and emphasizes the significance of the Viet Cong in shaping the war's outcomes.


During world war 2 on whose 'side' did the Viet Minh fight?

Japan occupied Vietnam at the time, and the Viet Minh fought against them. The Americans backed and funded them since they were fighting against the Japanese. So technically I guess that means they were fighting with the Allies.


How would you describe the Indo-China war between 1946 and 1954?

French fighting the Viet Minh, hence the French Indochina War (also known as the 1st Indochina War).


When did the viet nam war take place?

When did the viet nam war take place?


What was the Viet Mihn?

The Viet Minh were the Viet Cong of the 1946-1954 French Indochina war.


When did the viet nam take place?

When did the viet nam war take place?