During the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong had the advantage of

The Viet Cong fought in familiar terrain and knew the region’s forests, villages, and hidden routes better than many U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. This geographic knowledge helped them move, hide, and use guerrilla tactics effectively. Superior equipment and firepower belonged mainly to U.S. forces, not the Viet Cong.

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