Who were the Viet Cong, and how did they relate to the North Vietnamese Army?

• A. The Viet Cong were American allies; the North Vietnamese Army were regular South Vietnamese forces.
• B. The Viet Cong were South Vietnamese communist guerrillas; the North Vietnamese Army were the regular North Vietnamese forces.
• C. The Viet Cong were the regular North Vietnamese forces; the North Vietnamese Army were South Vietnamese guerrillas.
• D. The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army were the same organization.

Answer: (B)