The Vietcong
I can describe the aims and methods of the Vietcong.
The Vietcong
I can describe the aims and methods of the Vietcong.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Vietcong were a guerilla group opposed to Diem's government in South Vietnam.
- The Strategic Hamlets Program was created by Diem's government to combat the Vietcong.
- US President, John F. Kennedy, increased America's involvement in Vietnam.
- Diem was assassinated because of his repressive policies, such as the Strategic Hamlets Program.
Common misconception
There is often confusion between guerilla and gorilla!
Same sound, different spelling, very different meaning! 'Guerilla' comes from the Spanish word 'guerra', meaning 'war'.
Keywords
Regime - a regime is a government, especially an authoritarian one, which enforces strict obedience at the expense of personal freedom
Hamlet - a hamlet is a small settlement, generally smaller than a village
Vietcong - the Vietcong were the communist guerilla group who opposed the South Vietnam army (the ARVN) and US forces with the help of North Vietnam
Guerilla - a guerilla is a member of a small, loosely-organised army that fights a larger, stronger force and uses surprise tactics
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
- Contains depictions of discriminatory behaviour.
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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member of a small, loosely-organized army
authoritarian government
a small settlement