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In reply to the discussion: Here is my ISIS strategy in a nutshell. [View all]ieoeja
(9,748 posts)48. The Viet Cong were nearly wiped out during the Tet Offensive.
The rebuilt VC were finally massacred by North Vietnamese forces after they conquered the south.
An underground force like the VC could have easily gone underground again. And they were a pretty independant minded lot. The original Viet Minh refused to follow orders and completely screwed up Ho's plans during the French withdrawal.
So the NVA killed them while they were out in the open.
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So we sneak some guys in to mark their parking lots with "ISIS ONLY" parking signs
Sopkoviak
Sep 2014
#7
We could set up a fake "ISIS Valet Parking" sign and just drive off with the trucks when they give
KurtNYC
Sep 2014
#38
where's my A-10 guy? that's what you need to strafe moving targets on the ground
Baclava
Sep 2014
#2
I've been suggesting the A10's for weeks. They are perfect for this kind of situation. nt
ladjf
Sep 2014
#5
Please explain the large event in the second picture? I see ground fires, flares, and a what?
freshwest
Oct 2014
#51
Ah. Checked on this in another thread on aircraft. My BNL was a gunner in the Vietnam War:
freshwest
Oct 2014
#53
VN vets have almost a kneejerk reaction to statements that the VC or NVA 'won' the war
pinboy3niner
Sep 2014
#35
The Viet Cong were able to move undetected in the dense jungles. Irag and most of Syria is flat
ladjf
Sep 2014
#24
I've seen some stupid shit posted on DU, but I think this might be the winner of that competition
Scootaloo
Sep 2014
#34
See Africa. See dictators propped up. Apparently, it isn't that hard as we ignore such always.
TheKentuckian
Sep 2014
#43