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The Viet Cong, also known as the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, was a communist-led armed movement that fought against the South Vietnamese and United States governments during the Vietnam War. Formed in 1960, the organization had guerrilla and regular army units, as well as a network of cadres who organized and mobilized peasants in the territory they controlled. With an estimated 300,000 to 600,000 fighters at its peak, the Viet Cong played a significant role in the war, conducting military operations under the name of the Liberation Army of South Vietnam. The movement's legitimacy was a subject of debate, with communist fighters and anti-war activists claiming it was an indigenous insurgency, while the U.S. and South Vietnamese governments portrayed it as a tool of North Vietnam. The Viet Cong's activities had a profound impact on the war, contributing to the eventual withdrawal of U.S. forces in 1973 and the reunification of North and South Vietnam under communist rule in 1975. Today, the legacy of the Viet Cong remains a topic of controversy and debate, with some viewing it as a symbol of national resistance and others as a terrorist organization. As noted by historians such as [[stanley-karnow|Stanley Karnow]] and [[francis-ford-coppola|Francis Ford Coppola]], the Viet Cong's story is a complex and multifaceted one, reflecting the complexities of the Vietnam War and its ongoing impact on American and Vietnamese society.