USA HISTORY

PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973

THE STUDENT MOVEMENT OF THE 1960S

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What fighting tactic was utilized by the Vietcong?
A
guerrilla warfare
B
traditional marching
C
island hopping
D
airstrikes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For destroying armored vehicles or bunkers, the Vietcong had highly effective rocket propelled grenades and recoilless rifles. Mortars were also available in large numbers and had the advantage of being very easy to transport. Many weapons, including booby traps and mines, were homemade in villages.

Detailed explanation-2: -For the most part, the Viet Cong fought essentially a guerrilla war of ambush, terrorism, and sabotage; they used small units to maintain a hold on the countryside, leaving the main population centres to government authorities.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Vietcong successfully utilized guerrilla warfare to fight against the United States and South Vietnamese forces. Guerilla warfare is a type of fighting that utilizes ambushes, raids, and mobility to fight a traditional military.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lacking the firepower of the American forces, the Vietcong used ambushes, booby traps, and other guerrilla tactics. These techniques could be greatly destructive.

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