What was the name of the communist guerrilla force that fought against the South Vietnamese government and U.S. forces?
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Correct answer: Viet Cong
The Viet Cong (National Liberation Front) utilized guerrilla tactics, tunnels, and local knowledge to undermine the South Vietnamese state. They were supported by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) but operated primarily within the South.
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