• The word guerrilla is a Spanish word meaning 'littlewar.‘

• A guerrilla is a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.

• In military terms, it refers to a smaller nation or army fighting against a larger, stronger one. Such was the case in the Vietnam War. This is the type of warfare used by the Viet Cong.

• Guerrilla warfare is an unusual form of military fighting. Examples include raids (break-ins), ambushes (booby traps), sabotage (interference) and other irregular tactics.

• The combat usually involves small groups of men.

Viet Cong Guerilla Warfare

• The Viet Cong's surprise attacks were often carried out by ambushing American soldiers and then escaping before being captured. This is referred to as a hit-and-run ambush. This was possible because many times those carrying out the warfare would disguise themselves as regular citizens or local farmers.

• The Viet Cong were subtle in their style of attack.

• The Viet Cong kidnapped leaders of South Vietnamese government.

Viet Cong Guerilla Warfare

A booby trap with bamboo spikes

Mine detection through a rice paddy.

Vietcong Guerrilla (Vietnam war)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huRWshoW7T8

5 Scariest Booby Traps of the Vietnam Warhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=52 &v=K4cLiV_o8Go&feature=emb_logo

Viet Cong Booby Traps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg9GZPRjL4o

Inside the secret communist tunnels of Vietnam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3tsK_jCDs

Tunnel rats (The Vietnam War)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jNx4Gcm54c

Viet Cong Guerilla Warfare and the Ho Chi Minh trail

Viet Cong tactics included:• Bamboo punji sticks• Snakes and scorpions• Trip wires

• Disguise themselves as citizens and/or farmers• Natural resources to create traps / camouflaged

• Leaves and grass to camouflage the entrances to the vast tunnels below

• Poison gas• Narrow tunnels under ground for defense• Raids on villages• Ambushes• Superior knowledge of the local land• Sneak attacks

Viet Cong Guerrilla Warfare and the Ho Chi Minh trail

Illustrate the tactics that the Viet Cong (Guerrilla Warfare)

used and explain why was this military style so successful.

Viet Cong Guerrilla Warfare and the Ho Chi Minh trail

Illustrate the tactics that the Viet Cong (Guerrilla Warfare)

used and explain why was this military style so successful.

Research, discuss and record:

Illustrate the tactics that the Viet Cong (Guerilla Warfare) used and explain why

was this military style so successful.

Guerrilla Warfare

Research, discuss and record:

What tactics did the Viet Cong (Guerilla Warfare) use and why was this military

style so successful?

Guerilla Warfare