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Unfortunately, many of the VC casualty numbers are calculated (combined) with the NVA numbers; the result of early war lack of training in identifying enemy organization (as well as tactical and strategic doctrine). Some writings indicate at least 2 million communist personnel were killed during the war; and an educated estimate might put those VC numbers to be at least 100,000 Kia (killed in action). VC units, for the most part, were no longer effective units after 1968 (Tet destroyed them). So, their (largest) activities only lasted from roughly 1960 until '68.
Historians would have to review after action battle reports from all of the US and allied actions in order to determine which communist units were involved, e.g. NVA or VC, etc. Those subjects ARE normally addressed in those reports, as military intelligence is in prime need of that information on a constant basis. However, many civilian historians are seemingly not wanting to be, at times, that historically accurate. There have been several incidents in which TV "History" programs have neglected to give accurate information to the viewer; such as mis-identifying WWII Marines as "Soldiers", and calling Japanese destroyers "cruisers". And in film also, during a "D-Day" program as the actual footage showed US/Allied troops coming ashore on the beaches of Normandy, there were PALM TREES on the beach head! Clearly indicating sloppy work on the part of the editors (showing a Pacific Marine Landing in WWII, and trying to fool the viewer into thinking it was a Normandy landing!). Sloppy work! The question of NVA vs VC units involved would come under the same category. Someone with QUALITY PROGRAMMING on his mind, verses "easy money" on his mind, would have to come foreward and "Get the job done"! However, there is ONE KNOWN element of statistical data that is readily available to the historian on,"...how many casualties...came from North..etc". All US/Allied aircraft shot down over North Vietnam are casualties from the North Vietnamese and NOT the Viet Cong.
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How many casualties were there from the south Vietnam side in the Vietnam war?
About 1,000,000 men.
How many casualties were upon south Vietnam have during the Vietnam war?
Historians estimate, that approximately 200,000 South Vietnamese servicemen of the Army Republic South Vietnam (ARVN), South Vietnamese Marines, Air Force & Navy were killed during the Vietnam War.
Which war had more casualties Vietnam Korea or WW I?
In terms of fatalities: WWI had the most, followed by Viet Nam and Korea.
Which state had the most enlisted to serve in Vietnam war?
Probably California, since Calif had the most casualties and the most MIAs.
How many casualties were there in the gulf war?
over 400.000
How many casualties were there from the south Vietnam side in the Vietnam war?
About 1,000,000 men.
How many south Vietnam's allies died in the Vietnam war?
Those statistics are itemized on the "Vietnam War casualties" website.
How many south vietnamese served in the Vietnam war?
The website, "Vietnam War casualties" might be helpful.
How many casualties were there from the American during the Vietnam war?
Slightly over 58,000
How many US casualties in Vietnam from 1960 through 1968?
See: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.
Vietnam war total caluaties?
About 211,472 casualties.
How many US troops in Vietnam 1967?
See Vietnam War casualties by year (posted by 1/69th Armor Association).
Names of US Army soldiers wounded in the Vietnam war?
Over 3,000 Pennsylvania men were killed in Vietnam. See website: Vietnam War Casualties by state, for their names.
Names of south carlino soldiers that died in Vietnam?
See: Vietnam War casualties by state.
How many deaths were there on the South Vietnam side during the Vietnam War?
See: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.
How many Vietnamese went MIA?
Obtaining accurate figures for the South Vietnamese Government Forces (ARVN, South Vietnamese Marines, South Vietnamese Air Force, South Vietnamese Navy) is difficult, as SOUTH Vietnam has NOT EXISTED for over a quarter of a century. Northern casualties can be estimated. Southern casualties can be estimated. See sites: Vietnam War Casualties & Statistics about the Vietnam War.
How many people in Logan County IL served in the Vietnam War?
The state of Illinois lost 2,929 men killed in the Vietnam War. The website Vietnam War Casualties by state, lists those men by name, state, and city/district.
