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Vietnamese Tactics Flashcards

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What did the Vietcong do to infiltrate hamlets and countryside?

A

Recruited men/ women from local villages

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What kind of warfare did the Vietcong use and what did they do?

A

Guerrilla warfare

Ambush enemy vehicles

Terrorism/ murder

Plant mines/ booby traps

Attack isolated camps

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What did the VC do to avoid the USA carpet Bombing?

A

Dug underground tunnels

250km of tunnels

Kitchens/ hospitals/ ammo stores

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What were some kinds of booby traps?

A

Punji traps - hole with bamboo spikes in

Bouncing Betty

Tin can trap - grenade + pin in a can

Booby traps responsible for 11% of American deaths

17% injuries

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How did the VC receive supplies?

A

Ho Chi Minh trail

Send food

Weapons

Across the border

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What do the VC only do if the circumstances are right?

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Open attrition

Siege of 1968 when USA marine base surrounded by NVA under Giap

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