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Communist sympathizers living in South Vietnam; often conducting guerrilla warfare against Republic of South Vietnam Government forces.
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Ho chi minh's guerrilla army became known as what?
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.
What started the vietcong?
The Viet Cong was started by the Vietminh, a guerrilla army whose first objective was to oppose Japanese invasion. Later, the Viet Cong successfully fought against the France and the USA.
Who where the Viet Cong?
The Vietcong was a political organization and army in South Vietnam and Cambodia that fought the United States and South Vietnamese governments during the Vietnam War (1955-1975).
Who was the Vietcong and what was their nickname?
Communists living in South Vietnam, not part of the regular NVA (North Vietnamese Army). VC over the radio, pronounced "Victor Charley"...the military phonetic alphabet (Alpha, Bravo, Charley, Delta, Echo, etc.).
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).
