Helicopters support from the air attack on the US Army's Camp Vietcong
Successful completion of the struggle for independence from the French colonialists created the conditions for the unification of the Vietnamese people. should say, what, under the Geneva agreements, elections, scheduled for 1965 year under international control, We had to decide the question of uniting the country. but, fearing the spread of socialism in the region, United States leadership has decided to stop the process. United States formed in South Vietnam, pro-US government, Furthermore, also created an army. Began operations against the country's patriots, who fought for freedom and national independence of Vietnam. These US actions have caused a reaction on the part of the population - began an armed struggle against the imperialist yoke. 20 December 1960 It has been formed by Viet Cong (NFE MCB), and in February of the following year it was created by the Liberation Army of South Vietnam (AO UV). With the formation of the NLF to providing economic and military aid to the patriotic forces of South Vietnam joined the Soviet Union. In 1961-1965 years of FLN SE were transferred in the form of grants 130 captured German artillery pieces and mortars, as well as a large number of small arms and ammunition.
Meanwhile, the Liberation Army of South Vietnam, launched active operations. Saigon forces began to suffer one defeat after another. Trying to save the puppet regime, the US military has moved to an open aggression against the Vietnamese people. The reason for it was the unprovoked US 2 August 1964 American ships, the clash with Vietnamese torpedo boats in the Gulf of Tonkin. Using this pretext,, 5 August, the US began bombing the territory of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. In South Vietnam, hastily began to bandy US troops, the number of which by the end of 1965 I have made 185 thousand. human. In the area sent the latest military equipment and armament. In April - May 1965 , US troops conducted a series of punitive operations. helicopters group, Armed with machine guns and missiles, identify areas of concentration of guerrillas, fired their, Radio causing parts and units of ground forces. The actions of punitive detachments used tactics of "scorched earth" - fire indulged all, that could be used by patriots.
The aircraft fired a volley of 2.75-inch rockets at the shelter vragzheskih forces in South Vietnam, 1 January 1967 of the year. (US Department of Defense)
Since February, planes from the aircraft carrier of the US 7th Fleet regularly have launched airstrikes and bombarded villages Vietnam. Based on the current situation, when there was nothing to protect the country from the sky American aviation, North Vietnamese leadership appealed to the USSR for help. With our country in northern Vietnam has created a group of military experts of the officers of the Soviet Army. The control group included: Senior group - Major General Mr.. Belov, his deputy for political affairs, Colonel M. Borisenko and senior group of experts SMP Colonel A. Dzıza. In the first battle 25 July 1965 , the rocket volleys division lieutenant F. Ilyina and B. Mozhayeva were shot down three American fighter-bomber F-4C, flew on the bombing of North Vietnam capital. In the following months, and other divisions under the command of Lieutenant Colonel in. Çernetsova Yi. Proskurin achieved military successes. In April 1966 at the request of the Vietnamese side for the training of national personnel in Vietnam four training centers were established, and in May - six. Air Force at the beginning of the war has only just 26 fighter planes MiG-17. And after the air force applied BHA steel MIG-21 (the first battle he participated in the 23 April 1966 of the year) picture of confrontation in the air has changed dramatically. If the first four months 1966 year were shot down in air battles 11 American aircraft of different types and lost 9 North Vietnamese MiG-17, then from May to December of the same year the US lost 38, and Vietnam - just 11 its aircraft.
It should be noted, that thousands of Soviet officers, past the harsh school of war in Vietnam, They were awarded state awards. Over the entire period of their combat activities in Vietnam, from 1965 by 1973 year, it was awarded 2190 human. Besides, more than three thousand Soviet military specialists were awarded orders and medals of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
South Vietnamese photographer took this picture of South Vietnamese soldiers in the Hai Van, south of Hue, 20 November 1972 of the year. The camera caught the projectile explosion
To top 1966 , the number of US forces in Vietnam reached more 200 thousand. human. In late January - early February, along with aerial bombardment invaders launched a major offensive against the Liberation Army of South Vietnam. Fierce fighting, during which the aggressors suffered heavy losses and have not reached the goal. Liberation Army units in a timely manner out of the danger zone, They ambushed and killed the enemy. In the battle against the patriotic forces of South Vietnam in November 1967 he took part 1,2 million. human, including 500 thousand. US soldiers. However to top 1968 , the military-political situation in general was favorable for the Vietnamese patriots. There was a further strengthening of the political positions of the Popular Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam, grew its authority and influence among the population. All this created a more favorable environment for the conduct of hostilities. By this time (According to American) Army for the Liberation of South Vietnam numbered 10 infantry divisions, several separate infantry regiments and a large number of separate infantry battalions and companies, the total number of which reached 300 thousand., and with local troops and guerrillas - 1 million. human.
In June 1969 , the Congress of People's South Vietnam proclaimed the Republic of South Vietnam (RYUV). Liberation Army was transformed into a People's Armed Forces for Liberation of South Vietnam (NVSO SE).
The most important military events were the first and second general offensive NVSO troops 1968 and 1969 years, defensive operation 1971 of the year, third strategic offensive and defensive operation 1972 of the year. As a result, the patriotic forces of the country have forced the US aggressors suffer significant losses. At reduced according to the US command, their losses were: dead - 50 thousand, wounded - 250 thousands of people. Due to the serious defeats in the war and under the pressure of world public opinion the US government was forced to 27 January 1973 year to sign the Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam. The outcome of the war was to unite the northern and southern parts of the country and the establishment of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.Gabriel Tsobehiya
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