What is the RVN in Vietnam?
The Republic of Vietnam
RVN: The Republic of Vietnam. Based in the southern part of Vietnam, it claimed to represent only the southern region of Vietnam. It was the creation of the United States of America and was sustained by large amounts of U.S. economic and military aid. It was designed to be the “non-communist” Vietnam.
What were South Vietnamese soldiers called?
Viet Cong (VC), in full Viet Nam Cong San, English Vietnamese Communists, the guerrilla force that, with the support of the North Vietnamese Army, fought against South Vietnam (late 1950s–1975) and the United States (early 1960s–1973). The name is said to have first been used by South Vietnamese Pres.
What does Pavn stand for?
| People’s Army of Vietnam | |
|---|---|
| Insignia of People’s Army of Vietnam | |
| Flag of PAVN. Motto translates as “Determined to win” | |
| Motto | Quyết thắng (“Determined to win”) |
| Founded | 22 December 1944 |
Who were the Viet Cong and what did they want?
The Viet Cong were South Vietnamese supporters of the communist National Liberation Front in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War (known in Vietnam as the American War). They were allied with North Vietnam and the troops of Ho Chi Minh, who sought to conquer the south and create a unified, communist state of Vietnam.
What was the lifespan of a door gunner in Vietnam?
two weeks
Over 10% of Vietnam casualties were helicopter crew members, and most of those were the door gunners that protected the helicopter, its crew, and its transports, from their exposed position. The average lifespan of a door gunner on a Huey in Vietnam was just two weeks.
Why were Viet Cong called Charlie?
The earliest citation for Viet Cong in English is from 1957. American soldiers referred to the Viet Cong as Victor Charlie or V-C. “Victor” and “Charlie” are both letters in the NATO phonetic alphabet. “Charlie” referred to communist forces in general, both Viet Cong and North Vietnamese.