Question

Which of the following describes the North Vietnamese and Vietcong's war strategy?

A. Avoid defeat until the Americans gave up
B. Attack the Americans in large military confrontations
C. Push the Americans with large scale bombing raids
D. Rely on China to send troops to help the war effort

Answer 1

"A. Avoid defeat until the Americans gave up" is the correct answer. The North Vietnamese had resulted to full guerrilla warfare, basically what one would call "going savage" on us. They laid traps, attacked at night whilst troops slept, and tried desperately to break the Americans morale.

Answer 2

Correct answer:

A. Avoid defeat until the Americans gave up

While the United States held a tremendous advantage in funding and firepower, the North Vietnamese and the Viet Cong held the advantage of fighting for goals they believed in and knowing how to hold their ground in Vietnamese territory. They did not have to gain a conclusive victory over the USA in its support of South Vietnam, only hold out until the American side determined the war was no longer worth what it cost in dollars and lives.