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The Viet Cong's used Gorilla Warfare during the Vietnam War because with there landscape and territory that we had to fight in was so thick and full of trees and bushes that guns did not work because if you shot it you might hit a tree and they knew that hand to hand combat and setting up traps for the Americans or who ever else would walk into it, was the only way to sesesfully kill the Americans or anybody else and they were right.
Hand to hand combat was rarely used by either sides during the Vietnam war. The General in command of US Forces in Vietnam once said that the US troops weren't familiar with the landscape and that it was 'A kind of trial and error'. This meant that they did not have an idea of what the war would be like and with too much confidence in the Amercian soldiers, 'The mere presence of US Forces would force them into quitting' (Philip Caputo, US Marine), the use of Guerilla tactics by the NLF Fighters or Vietcong, were far more effective than the tactics used by the US. Spike pits and underground tunnels, along with attack and disperse techniques were a major contribution to why the US was beaten.
As a desperate solution, the US forces executed 'Zippo raids' and used chemical weapons to try and wipe out the Vietcong, but as they did not wear a uniform, they were hard to identify and looked like 'villagers with guns'. Many civilians were killed by this technique, and also with massacres. Ultimately, the South Vietnamese support of the Amercians was lost and they began to supoprt North Vietnamese communist fighters, or the Vietcong. :)
What else can I help you with?
What was the difference between north Vietnamese and Vietcong?
North Vietnamese are inhabitants of North Vietnam, while Vietcong are Vietnamese warriors during the Viet war.
What was the worst American war failure?
The Vietnam War hands down. Those Vietcong are crazy.
How long did Vietcong last?
They are still there they were the victors in the war with the US and now rule Vietnam.
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).
What kind of tactics did Vietnam use in the war against the Americans?
During the Vietnam War, the US strategy was "Attritition". This involved the tactics of "Search and Destroy", which was accompanied by the procedure of "counting enemy bodies", which resulted in the term, "body count".
Which battle tactics were commonly employed by the VietCong?
There are many tactics that the VietCong used in the Vietnam war. The most common tactic used was surprise attacks and ambushes due to extensive tunneling underground.
What was not tactics used by the vietcong to successfully fight the Vietnam war against America?
The tactic used was guerrilla warfare.
What was the Vietcong of the cold war?
The Vietcong, officially known as the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam, was a communist-led guerrilla force that fought against the South Vietnamese government and U.S. military during the Vietnam War, a key conflict during the Cold War. They aimed to reunify Vietnam under communist rule and employed tactics such as ambushes and booby traps. Supported by North Vietnam, the Vietcong played a crucial role in the eventual fall of Saigon in 1975, leading to the reunification of Vietnam. Their resistance highlighted the broader ideological struggle between communism and capitalism during the Cold War era.
Who did you fight during the Vietnam war?
I was not involved in the Vietnam war. That was between the American (and Australians and south Vietnamese) and the Vietcong.
Who was the Vietcong during the the Vietnamise War?
VC were "communists" living in SOUTH Vietnam.
What was the difference between north Vietnamese and Vietcong?
North Vietnamese are inhabitants of North Vietnam, while Vietcong are Vietnamese warriors during the Viet war.
American tactics in the Vietnam War?
what were the american tactics in the vietnam war
How did vietcong usually wage war against American forces?
in small skirmishes
How did the Vietcong insurgency policy towards Vietnam?
The Vietcong insurgency policy towards Vietnam focused on a guerrilla warfare strategy aimed at undermining the South Vietnamese government and U.S. presence during the Vietnam War. They sought to mobilize the rural population, using tactics such as ambushes, sabotage, and propaganda to gain support and destabilize the enemy. The Vietcong aimed to unify Vietnam under communist rule, leveraging both military and political means to achieve their objectives. Their approach emphasized resilience and adaptability in the face of superior military technology and resources.
What was the Vietcong strategy and putting American forces?
The Vietcong strategy during the Vietnam War centered on guerrilla warfare, utilizing hit-and-run tactics, ambushes, and a deep understanding of the local terrain to undermine American and South Vietnamese forces. They aimed to wear down the enemy's resolve through sustained harassment and to win popular support among the Vietnamese populace. By blending in with civilians and employing psychological tactics, the Vietcong sought to create instability and disrupt American operations, ultimately contributing to the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam. This strategy effectively capitalized on the strengths of the Vietcong while exploiting the weaknesses of a conventional military force.
What types of combat were used during the Vietnam war?
For the Vietnam, they used hit and run tactics, and also dug tunnels and had dug outs so that they could easily transport weapons without being seen. The Vietcong also had a large view and sense of the land because it was their own. The US. used bombing tactics. We would bomb them all night. For the Vietnam, they used hit and run tactics, and also dug tunnels and had dug outs so that they could easily transport weapons without being seen. The Vietcong also had a large view and sense of the land because it was their own. The US. used bombing tactics. We would bomb them all night.
Who was in the Vietnam war and tet offensive?
the Vietcong could strike any major city in South Vietnam.
