Weaponry: U.S. Weaponry: The U.S military during the Vietnam War used the M7 Bayonet for close quarters combat along with Colt M19, the main sidearm for the typical U.S. troop. The U.S. weapon of choice was the M16 assault rifle, a 3-round burst weapon capable of killing an enemy from just about any range and could be enhanced with scopes. Explosives included claymores, frag grenades, and C4 along with the M18 smoke grenade used for tactical purposes, such as sneaking and decoys. The most brutal weapon was the Flamethrower because it killed not only the enemy but themselves because of the broad range of the weapon. Vietnamese Weaponry: The Vietcong's arsenal consisted mostly of Russian AK-47s and the occasional heavy machine gun. To destroy vehicles, the Vietnamese troops had access to highly-effective Rocket-Propelled Grenades and mortars. The Vietnamese knew their environment so well that they had an advantage from the start. They also made boobie traps from anything that they could salvage. |
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Guerilla Tactics:
The Vietnamese forces utilized two main strategies in their confrontations with the U.S. military. Their guerilla tactics consisted of a main force which employed a vast number of troops for head-to-head conflicts, while their secondary plan consisted of using boobie traps, underground tunnels, and even the environment which allowed them to use a hit-and-run tactic.
The Vietnamese forces utilized two main strategies in their confrontations with the U.S. military. Their guerilla tactics consisted of a main force which employed a vast number of troops for head-to-head conflicts, while their secondary plan consisted of using boobie traps, underground tunnels, and even the environment which allowed them to use a hit-and-run tactic.