IB History Ho Chi Minh and Ngo Dinh Diem's Leadership and Ideology Key Definitions

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IB History Ho Chi Minh and Ngo Dinh Diem's Leadership and Ideology Key Definitions

Definition

Viet Cong

The Viet Cong (formally the National Liberation Front, NLF) was the communist guerrilla force that fought against the US-backed government of South Vietnam. It operated in the south, using ambushes, booby traps, and a network of tunnels to counter US firepower. The Viet Cong was politically guided by North Vietnam but included many southerners opposed to the Diem government.

Definition

Viet Cong

The Viet Cong (formally the National Liberation Front, NLF) was the communist guerrilla force that fought against the US-backed government of South Vietnam. It operated in the south, using ambushes, booby traps, and a network of tunnels to counter US firepower. The Viet Cong was politically guided by North Vietnam but included many southerners opposed to the Diem government.