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Vietnam War: The Enemy North Vietnamese Soldiers and the Viet Cong

US Went to Vietnam With Noble Purpose Stop spread of communism Defend South Vietnam against communists from the North Our enemies viewed themselves as freedom fighters

Ho Chi Minh – Communist leader of North Vietnam

His metaphor: Elephant and Tiger If the tiger ever stands still, the elephant will crush him. The tiger will not stand still. He will leap on the elephant and tear chunks from him and then flee into the jungle. Such will be the war in Indochina.

Uncle Ho – the father of Vietnam Traveled to France, Russia, China, US Charisma and inspiration Died before the war ended Vietnam’s Washington?

General Giap-Commander NVA 1943 – 34 soldiers Late 1960s – 1 million Used Viet Cong to infiltrate the south, terrorize civilians, wear down French…then Americans Time was on his side – Meaning?

Giap’s Strategy 1.Hide and make the enemy search for you 2.Carefully plan and use surprise 3.Never go head on 4.Outwait, outsmart, outlast 5.Use terror 6.Use propaganda

Ho Chi Minh Trail: Men and supplies

Viet Cong Death Squads Terrorized hamlets or villages Caused fear so villagers would not cooperate with US or South Vietnamese armies Often immoral

The Enemy

4,000,000 fought 2,000,000 killed or wounded Ferocious fighters – it is their homeland Served for the entire war – How does that change your perspective? Strike and retreat Often known as “guerilla warfare” Lots of tunneling US soldiers “respected” their enemy