COLD WAR ERA
IMPACT OF COLD WAR
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They used conventional warfare such as tanks and planes
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They used nuclear weapons on the U.S.
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They used guerrilla warfare such as hit and run tactics
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They used Soviet soldiers to fight for them
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Viet Cong’s surprise attacks were often carried out by ambushing American soldiers and then escaping before being captured. This is referred to as a hit-and-run ambush. This was possible because many times those carrying out the warfare would disguise themselves as regular citizens or local farmers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The basic aim of guerrilla warfare is to avoid a pitched battle with the enemy. The Vietcong used this as they could never hope to defeat the might of US forces in a battle. Their aim was to attack US troops in small groups, and then disappear into the surrounding countryside.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although working in conjunction with the North Vietnamese government and military, the Viet Cong often used a variety of guerrilla tactics against American forces, including hit-and-run maneuvers, surprise attacks, and soldiers disguised as civilians.
Detailed explanation-4: -They would frustrate the Americans by simple tactics: retreating when the enemy attacked; raiding enemy camps; attacking the enemy when they were tired and pursuing the enemy when they retreated. The Vietcong made sure they picked battles they would be able to win.
Detailed explanation-5: -Guerrilla tactics are on intelligence, ambush, deception, sabotage, and espionage, undermining an authority through long, low-intensity confrontation. It can be quite successful against an unpopular foreign or local regime, as demonstrated by the Cuban Revolution, Afghanistan War and Vietnam War.