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Depends on what phase of the war you are in
>56-61
Advisors and escalating attacks culminating in a proper deployment. Plans are to build up the SV forces, stabilize borders and quash any known strong holds of Northerners/guerillas
>62-68
War were declared and US is now actively involved in fighting. NVA forces make up good chunk of battles and conventional warfare is on the table. Goes pretty horrendous for NVA and they beging more guerilla movements. The US at the time is building bases and striking at regular forces that are on the border/infiltrating around the borders (Laos, Cambodia, etc). During this time US begins long range strikes strategic plans to kneecap any NVA air power/anti air. By Feb 68 the Tet happens which is actually disastrous for the VC/NVA (they lost pretty much any ability to field any large operations after this and lost thousands in the attack). That being said 68 is years after we have been there and the Tet having so many irregular war aspects, the SV govs poor humanitarian track record, and IS news outlets paint it far more positively for the NVA
>68-72
Nixon and air force have had enough and commence bombing campaigns that absolutely ravage the North. Rolling Thunder kept B52s flying round the clock dropping more bombs than WWII, the net effect is that the North is brought to the peace talks table and begins discussing peace. US at the same time creates a terrible exit plan (Nixon promised to end Vietnam) and we quickly leave the South Viet's in charge. NVA waits briefly to secure footing and aid
>75
NVA zergs the SV, SV with no real leadership and constant issues and infiltration begins to buckle as the few actually fighting ARVN units get overwhelmed. Entire SV gov beats feet dictator style out the door. US flies personnel and tokens out on Chinooks
The real problem is that from 68 onward we had operational crippled the NVA but they were able to keep guerilla attacks going and policing was not our wheelhouse
