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The Viet Cong were guerrilla forces. They were not a conventional military force like the North Vietnamese Army, therefore they wore civilian clothing. Plus, civilian clothing added an advantage as American and ARVN forces would not recognize them as combatants.
The Viet Cong were guerrilla forces. They were not a conventional military force like the North Vietnamese Army, therefore they wore civilian clothing. Plus, civilian clothing added an advantage as American and ARVN forces would not recognize them as combatants.
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Jr Sun
To add on to the previous answer, I guess it was also to make it hard to tell the difference between a Viet Cong and a regular south Vietnamese civilian or farmer.
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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
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.
Who were most of the Vietcong?
The Vietnamese Communists, or Vietcong, were the military branch of the National Liberation Front (NLF), and were commanded by the Central Office for South Vietnam, which was located near the Cambodian border. For arms, ammunition and special equipment, the Vietcong depended on the Ho Chi Minh trail.
What was the name given to the national liberation front by its opponents?
the vietcong
The vietcong's power continued to increase in part because of?
The Vietcong's use of terror
Was nationalism a stronger motivating force for the vietcong and why?
Was nationalism a stronger motivating force for the vietcong and why?
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How did the Paris Peace Accords affect the Vietcong?
The vietcong became a legitimate political party because of the Paris Peace Accords.
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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.
In what country were the Vietcong guerrilla fighters based In what country were the Vietcong guerrilla fighters based?
South Vietnam
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What country is the Vietcong from?
Vietnam
What military did the Vietcong have over the Americans?
the Us was better than the vietcong in military it was guerilla warfare that was over the Us
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