Ben Dunn To what extent did guerrilla tactics of the Vietcong enable them to achieve victory? Its critical strategic position in south east Asia bordered by China, Cambodia and Laos made Vietnam of great significance to Western and Communist powers. France conquered the country between 1858 and 84 and it became part of France's Indo-China empire which included Cambodia, Laos and Annam. Vietnamese nationalists were very frustrated by Bao Dai's collaboration with foreign imperialists and Ho Chi …showed first 75 words of 4082 total…

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