Did the Viet Cong have snipers?

Apache (1936 – 13 November 1966) is the name of a female Viet Cong sniper and interrogator known as “Apache”, because of her methods of torturing US Marines and ARVN troops and letting them bleed to death.

Who were the top snipers in Vietnam?

Deadly Accuracy: Deadliest Snipers of the Vietnam War

• Ronnie Shinya Marshall.
• Carlos Hathcock – 93 Confirmed Kills.
• Eric R. England – 98 Confirmed Kills.
• Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney – 101 Confirmed Kills.
• Adelbert Waldron III – 109 Confirmed Kills.

Who was the deadliest sniper in Vietnam?

Chuck Mawhinney
Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney (born 1949) is a United States Marine who holds the Corps’ record for the most confirmed sniper kills, having recorded 103 confirmed kills and 216 probable kills in 16 months during the Vietnam War….

How did the Viet Cong defeat the army of a super power like the USA in the Vietnam War?

The main objectives and aims of the Vietcong were to use guerilla warfare to achieve victory against the USA. This meant that they had to retreat when the enemy attacked, pursue when they retreated, attack when they tired and raid when they camped.

What was the best sniper rifle used in Vietnam?

The rifle chosen was the Winchester Model 70. The rifle was already being used by Marines snipers in Vietnam. Marines like Carlos Hathcock proved the rifle was quite accurate and very effective. The rifle would of course have to be chambered in the 458 x 1.5 Barnes cartridge.

What sniper did the U.S. Army use in Vietnam?

Sniper/marksman rifles M1903A4 Springfield – used by the USMC early in the war, replaced by the M40. M21 Sniper Weapon System – sniper variant of the M14 rifle used by the US Army.

What rank was Carlos Hathcock?

Gunnery sergeant