![]() ![]() During the peak war years, almost a third of civilian deaths were the result of Viet Cong atrocities. About 130 American and 16,000 South Vietnamese POWs died in captivity. ![]() In addition, at least 36,000 Southern civilians were executed for various reasons in the period 1967–1972. Rummel's summary has a mid-level estimate of 17,000 South Vietnamese civil servants (ARVN's local millitia) killed by North Vietnamese forces (including the Viet Cong). Rummel estimated that NVA/VC forces killed around 164,000 civilians in democide between 19 in South Vietnam, from a range of between 106,000 and 227,000. Viet Cong massacred hundreds of Montagnard civilians at the village of Dak Son, 1967 Deaths caused by North Vietnam/VC forces It was difficult to distinguish between civilians and military personnel on the Viet Cong side since many dressed as civilians. 50,000-65,000 North Vietnamese civilians died in the war. ġ95,000-430,000 South Vietnamese civilians died in the war. It was still a North Vietnamese tactical victory. The attack was broken up mainly by US air power. 1972 Easter Offensive - This saw 50,000 to 75,000 North Vietnamese combatants killed plus their loss of over 250-700 tanks and APCs.1968 Tet Offensive - Hanoi failed in its most ambitious goal of producing a general uprising in the South, it suffered more than 45,267 (mainly Viet Cong) deaths but gained a propaganda, political and strategic victory.The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C. 1.4 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong Military deaths.1.2.4 Deaths caused by the South Korean military.1.2.3 Deaths caused by the American military. ![]()
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