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Reasons for Vietnam War (1968-1975), Why did NV win the Vietnam War?,…

- - - - Diem's death created a political vacuum in South Vietnam, which intensified the conflict. His unpopularity and the political instability that followed contrasted sharply with the perceived stability under Communist rule in North Vietnam. This disparity made Communist rule appear more appealing to many in the South. The Viet Cong exploited this instability, capitalizing on the power vacuum to challenge the South Vietnamese government and escalate the conflict, further intensifying the war.
- - - - Public resistance -> lack of conscripted soldiers serving in anti-war protests
        
        Soon became unfeasible to continue supporting US war effort in Vietnam, causing the US to start withdrawing by 1969 -> it was clear by then that US had no means of sustaining their war effort
  - - - American soldiers were often sent into combat with ambiguous objectives, instructed to eliminate anyone who appeared to be a Communist, which led to widespread confusion and moral dilemmas on the battlefield. They were unable to see tangible progress or understand the broader purpose of their sacrifices. Indiscriminate killings of the civilians, unreliable tracking system (My Lai Massacre)