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What were some of the guerrilla consequences warfare in Vietnam?
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∙ 13y ago
Frustration. Which is what happens when a government deploys "conventional troops" to combat "guerrillas." They're supposed to fight fire with fire (guerrilla to kill guerrilla/also known as "bushwacking") not use artillery and tanks!
Guerrilla (bushwacking) warfare induces low morale on conventional forces...part of its usefulness in war. If an army is going to deploy conventional forces to deal with guerrillas (bushwackers)...then they're just simply falling into the guerrillas plans.
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∙ 13y ago
Some of the consequences of guerrilla warfare in Vietnam included heavy civilian casualties due to the indiscriminate nature of the conflict, large-scale displacement of rural populations, and the extensive use of booby traps and landmines that resulted in lifelong injuries and deaths. The tactics employed by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army also led to a protracted and costly war for the United States, with significant psychological and emotional toll on the soldiers involved.
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How can you use guerrilla warfare in a sentence?
Guerrilla warfare is basically hit and run under cover, so the Vietcong during the Vietnam war used guerrilla warfare to combat American soldiers. During the US Civil War, the Rebels also used guerrilla warfare.
Guerrilla warfare in the final union war strategy?
During the US Civil War (aka American Civil War), guerrilla warfare (especially in the beginning of the war) was almost looked upon as a crime (much like spying, sabotage, raiding, etc.). In fact, some officers refused to acknowlege guerrilla actions, lest they be accused of condoning them. For general purposes, without at least "stringing them up" (hanging them), guerrilla warfare was at least considered "ungentlemanly like warfare." This was akin to submarine warfare which occurred in WWI; surface officers (battleships, cruisers, destroyers, etc.) considered sub crewmen to be nearly pirates and wanted them (or at least brought the issue up) hanged as criminals.
What is the difference between guerrilla style warfare and European style warfare?
European style warfare is when the army stands in one big line with row after row of soldier. The first row fires and then ducks down to reload while the row behind them fires and so on. Guerrilla warfare is more adaptable and allows the soldiers to take cover and flank more easily. They can seek out enemy weakpoints.
Why was guerrilla warfare so successful against the Americans?
It wasn't that unique. Francis Marion (the Swamp Fox) was successful during the American Revolutionary War; Quantrill was successful during the American Civil War (US Civil War)...as two examples. Nearly all wars have had and will continue to have some sort of "guerrilla" warfare.
What did the escalation policy entail during the Vietnam war?
The term "escalation" is the accepted historically accurate term. But what really happened was the shifting of a "guerrilla" war in South Vietnam (RVN=Republic of South Vietnam) to a "conventional" war in South Vietnam AND open warfare against North Vietnam on or after the Tonkin Gulf sea battles (called incidents) on 02 & 04 August 1964. Vietnam was so touchy, that special terms had to be applied by the US administration, some examples follow: 1. The two sea battles in August 1964 were called "incidents." 2. The invasion of Cambodia on 01 May 1970 was called an "incursion." 3. Vietnam War is sometimes called "Vietnam Conflict"; which would also make the US Civil War a "Conflict" since it was not a declared war either.
How can you use guerrilla warfare in a sentence?
Guerrilla warfare is basically hit and run under cover, so the Vietcong during the Vietnam war used guerrilla warfare to combat American soldiers. During the US Civil War, the Rebels also used guerrilla warfare.
How would you use guerrilla warfare in a sentence?
Guerilla warfare is used in some wars. Wars fought using guerilla warfare are exceptionally nasty wars.
Where were most of Vietnam's battles?
Ground warfare occurred in the Republic of SOUTH Vietnam. Riverine warfare occurred in the Republic of SOUTH Vietnam; and some sea warfare occurred along the coastline of NORTH Vietnam. The Air War occurred in the skies of NORTH Vietnam. The Covert War occurred in Laos and Cambodia.
Did some of The American Soldiers use the word guerrilla in The Vietnam War?
Yes, to refer to a large hairy person
Guerrilla warfare in the final union war strategy?
During the US Civil War (aka American Civil War), guerrilla warfare (especially in the beginning of the war) was almost looked upon as a crime (much like spying, sabotage, raiding, etc.). In fact, some officers refused to acknowlege guerrilla actions, lest they be accused of condoning them. For general purposes, without at least "stringing them up" (hanging them), guerrilla warfare was at least considered "ungentlemanly like warfare." This was akin to submarine warfare which occurred in WWI; surface officers (battleships, cruisers, destroyers, etc.) considered sub crewmen to be nearly pirates and wanted them (or at least brought the issue up) hanged as criminals.
How is guerrilla war fare part of sociology?
Because some human societies may not have a professional standing army (professionial fighting men)...and consequently may have to rely on "guerrilla warfare" (the hallmark of not having a regular/conventional army).
Was Missouri part of the union or confederacy?
The Union - give-or-take some powerful Confederate sentiment and inter-sectional guerrilla warfare that continued to the end.
What is the difference between guerrilla style warfare and European style warfare?
European style warfare is when the army stands in one big line with row after row of soldier. The first row fires and then ducks down to reload while the row behind them fires and so on. Guerrilla warfare is more adaptable and allows the soldiers to take cover and flank more easily. They can seek out enemy weakpoints.
Why was guerrilla warfare so successful against the Americans?
It wasn't that unique. Francis Marion (the Swamp Fox) was successful during the American Revolutionary War; Quantrill was successful during the American Civil War (US Civil War)...as two examples. Nearly all wars have had and will continue to have some sort of "guerrilla" warfare.
Which man's surrender at appomattox court house probably helped prevent scale guerrilla warfare?
Robert E. Lee. Some of his officers were urging the men to take to the hills and carry on guerrilla warfare. Lee told them to surrender in an orderly manner, as requested by Grant. The surrender was a historic moment that brought out the noble side in both Grant and Lee.
Is cod black ops set in Vietnam?
Some missions are in a Vietnam setting but each level changes its settings like in Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2.
What strategy did the Cherokees adopt to fight removal?
Some ways that the Cherokees adopted to fight removals are fighting back with the American Settlers because it would stop them from moving. Some strategy of the fight Cherokees have done are the guerrilla attacks. Guerrilla warfare are basically a form of irregular warfare in which a small group of combatants such as armed civilians use military tactics including ambushes, sabotage, raids, petty warfare, the element of surprise, and extraordinary mobility to dominate a larger.
