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Viet Giap shifts to specialized weapons in modern war
The article notes General Vo Nguyen Giap pivoting from massed arms to specific weapons for tasks illustrated by Dien Bien Phu. It cites the AK47 becoming standard for North Vietnamese troops, limited M16 use among South Vietnamese forces, and reliance on 82mm mortars and RPG7s for harassing strikes. It also highlights the need for longer-range anti aircraft weapons supplied mainly by the Soviet Union and Red China to counter U.S. airpower.
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