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The Guerilla army was known as the Vietcong. Very stealthy, and effective. Utilized their surroundings to the best of their abilities. Their adaptability was one of the main reasons that there were as many casualties in the Vietnam War as their were.
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What are the official names of the nourthern and southern armies?
The Southern army is known as the "Confederate" army. The Northern army is known as the "Union" army.
What military strategy did Americans use against the vietcong?
Not being a regular army like the NVA, the VC were forced to utilize mainly guerrilla tactics (hit & run).
Who was the southern resistance group who used violence in the civil war?
the Confederacy. The Confederacy was what the South's government and army was known as, but there were many guerrilla groups who terrorized many in the southern states and outlying territories. Quantrill's Raiders was one such group that worked in the Missouri and Kansas Territories.
Vietcong army?
Communist sympathizers living in South Vietnam; often conducting guerrilla warfare against Republic of South Vietnam Government forces.
What country was known for its Red Army?
Russia is known for having the Red Army. The Red Army first started during Russias civil war in 1918 to 1922. The Red Army was one of the largest armies in history.
Why was the guerrilla warfare used primarily in the south?
The guerrilla was used to take control of the south. And get the u.s army out.
Who created the guerrilla army?
Ho Chi Minh
How did the US and Spain handle the countries that had been part of Spain's Empire?
The Spanish Army was known for cruelty. Benevolence and chivalry were attempted by US forces but failed. Violence and cruelty became mandates of the guerrilla warfare used after the start of the Philippine American War.
What is the definition of guerrilla?
Someone who fights an army of occupation from hiding places.
President Kennedy's peace army became the Peace what?
President Kennedy's peace army became the Peace Corps.
How did guerrilla colonial fighters help the contiental army?
Allowed the army to grow without being destroyed outright. (Weak militarys revert to guerrilla warfare; until they're strong enough to fight conventionally).
What did general washington's army consist of?
The Revolutionary Army was a rag-tag band of disgruntled colonists. Their only advantage over the British was their use of guerrilla tactics, learned from the Natives, that off-balanced the British war machine. It was not until Friedrich von Steuben arrived that the Revolutionaries became a legitimate army.
How did guerrilla warfare help the patriots?
guerrilla helped the patriots to fight the british because, since we had such a small army we could easily ambush them to kill the british
How did the Guerrilla colonial fighters help the Continental Army?
It was hit and run attacks and sneak or surprise attacks
How is guerrilla war fare part of sociology?
Because some human societies may not have a professional standing army (professionial fighting men)...and consequently may have to rely on "guerrilla warfare" (the hallmark of not having a regular/conventional army).
How was fighting the North Vietnamese Army different from fighting the Viet Cong?
On occasions the VC did make a platoon, company, battalion sized battle; but for the most part they remained a guerrilla force. Vietnam was primarily a guerrilla war when combating the VC. When the NVA became more involved, they were the counterpart to the US Army (and US Marines)...and fighting became conventional. The NVA deployed armor; PT76 (76mm main guns) and T54/T55 medium tanks (100mm main guns), and artillery. The VC did not.
What was the Bolshevik army called?
The Bolshevik army was first called the Red Guard in the early days of the October Revolution. During the Russian Civil War, it became known as the Red Army.
