South Vietnamese forces

Definition

South Vietnamese forces denote the military units and personnel from South Vietnam who fought alongside American troops against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces during the Vietnam War.

Related terms

ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam): ARVN refers to the official army of South Vietnam that fought alongside American troops against communist forces in Vietnam.

Guerilla warfare: Guerilla warfare involves unconventional tactics used by smaller groups fighting against larger conventional armies; both South Vietnamese forces and Viet Cong employed these tactics.

Allies: Allies represent countries or groups that form partnerships based on shared goals or interests. In this case, South Vietnamese forces were allies of American troops in fighting against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong.