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The tunnels helped them win because they helped them hit and run at the enemy, or attack and get away quickly. they also helped because they helped the Vietcong get supplies through areas without being vulnerable. Lastly the helped because they kept the Vietcong safe from bombing and artillery.
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What did the vietcong use tunnels systems for?
The Viet Cong used tunnels primarily as infiltration routes around South Vietnam. They would be able to move under ground to near their point of attack without being detected. After attacking a village or military they would return to the tunnel and disappear. They also could move supplies and cache weapons in them for later use. Some of the tunnels even had hospitals.
What is a Vietnam tunnel rat?
During the Vietnam war the Vietcong made a tunnel network under Vietnam which they used for communication and supply routes. When the American troops found the entrance to one of these tunnels they would send one soldier down into the tunnel armed only with a gun, a knife, a flashlight and a piece of string. These soldiers were called 'tunnel rats'. They would explore the tunnels and then bring any papers or information back to the rest of his troops at the entrance to the tunnel. Many 'tunnel rats' were killed while down in the tunnels as the Vietcong set booby traps to kill the 'tunnel rats'.
How did the Paris Peace Accords affect the Vietcong?
The vietcong became a legitimate political party because of the Paris Peace Accords.
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.
How did the vietcong insurgency affect american policy toward vietnam?
The vietcong strikes convinced President Kennedy to send American military advisers to South Vietnam
Who would win China or Vietcong?
There is no way the Vietcong would win against China. China has the biggest army in the world. Give China the win.
When did the US Army discover the Vietcong tunnels in the Vietnamese War?
Probably on the very first patrol anyone went on. The Vietcong tunneled pretty constantly throughout the war.
How did the US loose the Vietnam War?
It was because the war was unpopular with the american people, the U.S did win conflicts in vietnam, but the vietcong/NVA had a lot more stategic advantages like tunnels, spies, and knowledge of the land. Pretty much after the TET offensive by the Vietcong the U.S began to leave the country.
What are the cu chi tunnels?
The Cu Chi Tunnels is a tunnel network underneath the Cu Chi forest which was built and maintained by the VietCong Guerilla Forces in South Vietnam in order to attack encamped American positions near Cu Chi. Given that Americans were larger than Vietnamese, it was almost impossible for Americans to pursue the VietCong into the tunnels, leading to numerous successful VietCong raids on American positions and many American casualties.
How long were the Vietcong Tunnels that stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border by 1965?
By 1965, the Vietcong tunnels extended over 250 kilometers (approximately 155 miles) from Saigon to the Cambodian border. These tunnels served as a crucial network for the Vietcong, providing shelter, storage, and routes for movement and supply during the Vietnam War. The extensive tunnel system allowed them to conduct surprise attacks and evade detection from U.S. and South Vietnamese forces.
American military personnel who searched the Vietcong tunnels were called?
Always (usually) a volunteer...the tunnel rat.
What gasoline based bomb was used to expose vietcong tunnels and hideouts and set fire to the jungles of Vietnam?
Napalm .
What did the vietcong use tunnels systems for?
The Viet Cong used tunnels primarily as infiltration routes around South Vietnam. They would be able to move under ground to near their point of attack without being detected. After attacking a village or military they would return to the tunnel and disappear. They also could move supplies and cache weapons in them for later use. Some of the tunnels even had hospitals.
Who would win between a Nazi SS or a Vietcong soldier?
Nazi
How did the Vietcong usually wage was against American forces?
The Vietcong employed guerrilla warfare tactics against American forces, utilizing surprise attacks, ambushes, and hit-and-run strategies to exploit their knowledge of the local terrain. They relied on booby traps, tunnels, and a network of informants to disrupt American operations and maintain the element of surprise. The Vietcong also sought to win the support of the local population, using propaganda and political engagement to undermine American efforts and strengthen their own position. This unconventional warfare made it challenging for American forces to engage effectively and adapt to the fluid combat environment.
What is a Vietnam tunnel rat?
During the Vietnam war the Vietcong made a tunnel network under Vietnam which they used for communication and supply routes. When the American troops found the entrance to one of these tunnels they would send one soldier down into the tunnel armed only with a gun, a knife, a flashlight and a piece of string. These soldiers were called 'tunnel rats'. They would explore the tunnels and then bring any papers or information back to the rest of his troops at the entrance to the tunnel. Many 'tunnel rats' were killed while down in the tunnels as the Vietcong set booby traps to kill the 'tunnel rats'.
How did the Vietcong protect themselves from Rolling Thunder?
Rolling thunder was an air campaign over North Vietnam; most Viet Cong lived in South Vietnam. The few in NV, however, made tunnels.
