The Vietcong (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did Vietcong emerge?
When did Vietcong emerge?
Late 1950s
Who coined the term 'Vietcong'?
Who coined the term 'Vietcong'?
President Diem's government
What Vietcong called themselves
What Vietcong called themselves
National Liberation Front (NLF)
When Vietcong officially formed
When Vietcong officially formed
December 1960
Who established the Vietcong
Who established the Vietcong
Ho Chi Minh & Vietnamese communist leaders
Vietcong's 1st aim (political)
Vietcong's 1st aim (political)
Overthrow Diem's corrupt government
Vietcong's 2nd aim (reunification)
Vietcong's 2nd aim (reunification)
Reunify North & South Vietnam as one independent nation
Vietcong's 3rd aim (land reform)
Vietcong's 3rd aim (land reform)
Redistribute land to peasants, reduce heavy taxes
Which countries backed Vietcong
Which countries backed Vietcong
North Vietnam, China, Soviet Union
Why peasants supported Vietcong
Why peasants supported Vietcong
Promises of land reform & better treatment
How Vietcong blended with civilians
How Vietcong blended with civilians
Dressed like ordinary villagers
Vietcong tunnel system purpose
Vietcong tunnel system purpose
Surprise attacks, store weapons, hide from searches
Vietcong terror tactics used
Vietcong terror tactics used
Assassinations of officials & bombing attacks
Battle of Ap Bac date
Battle of Ap Bac date
January 1963
Battle of Ap Bac outcome
Battle of Ap Bac outcome
300 VC defeated 1,500 ARVN; killed 100 ARVN & 3 US advisers