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The Rise of the Viet Cong - The History of the Vietnam War

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Explore the origins and rise of the Viet Cong in this 27-minute video from the series "The Vietnam War: A History." Trace the events leading to the Vietnam War, including North Vietnam's support from China and the Soviet Union, the establishment of the National Liberation Front, and the creation of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Learn about JFK's call for counterinsurgency in Vietnam, the Strategic Hamlet Program, and evaluate Ngo Dinh Diem's role in the conflict. Gain insights into the decades-long struggle for unification between North and South Vietnam and the involvement of global superpowers in this pivotal Cold War conflict.

Syllabus

Events Leading to the Vietnam War
North Vietnam Gains Chinese and Soviet Support
Communists Establish National Liberation Front
Ho Chi Minh Trail
JFK Calls for Counterinsurgency in Vietnam
Strategic Hamlet Program
Evaluating Ngo Dinh Diem's Role in the Conflict

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Wondrium

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