South Vietnamese Failings Flashcards
1
Q
What was there in the south Vietnamese government, especially in Saigon ?
A
Corruption and decay
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2
Q
What happened when Diem was murdered and Thieu gained power?
A
He only represented the army and the business class, rather than the masses
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3
Q
What development happened in south Vietnam which led to the different south Vietnamese army groups operated like private armies for their generals ?
A
Warlordism
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4
Q
What did the development of Warlordism do ?
A
It increase the desire for access to American financial help and as a result meant a coherent military response was difficult
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