Ho Chi Minh and Vietcong
Ho Chi Minh Trail
- The National Liberation Front (NLF) supported by the North
- Sent supplies on a route from the north through Cambodia, Laos and behind lines into south Vietnam
- The US refused to fight on Cambodia of Laotian territory so supplies remained safe
- Offensive launched by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) in 1968
- Surprises Americans
- Is played up as a major victory for the North although very little is achieved
- Public relations victory
- Anti-war demonstrations increase as a result
summary
The Ho Chi Minh trail was a way to the soldiers fighting from the north to get supplies. The trail passed through areas that the U.S.A would not attack. This caused the ability to the North gangs to keep fighting the war, Cambodia and Laos. The Tet Offensive was a surprise to the Americans; however,did not lead to a victory to the North army. The incident caused the American population to protest against the useless war.
