If I Die in a Combat Zone Terms

The Viet Cong, also known as the National Liberation Front, are the South Vietnamese guerrilla soldiers who oppose American presence in Vietnam (different from the North Vietnamese Army). Since the Viet Cong face a… read analysis of Viet Cong

The My Lai Massacre refers to a mass-murder of Vietnamese civilians. American soldiers methodically executed more than 500 women, children, and old men in the village of My Lai 4 on March 16, 1968, one… read analysis of The My Lai Massacre

The North Vietnamese Army is the formal army of North Vietnam. They appear more organized and equipped than the Viet Cong, but Alpha Company rarely encounters them. read analysis of North Vietnamese Army

Guerrilla warfare is a style of fighting that focuses on small skirmishes, ambushes, and hit-and-run style attacks, utilizing dense and difficult terrain. Guerrilla warfare became popular in Vietnam since it allowed the Viet Cong to… read analysis of Guerrilla Warfare