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Similarly, in the 1960s Vietnam War, the Viet Cong effectively employed guerrilla tactics, hit-and-run attacks, and an intimate knowledge of terrain to offset their disadvantages in firepower. Their use of underground tunnels and booby traps exemplified their deep understanding of Sun Tzu’s adage: "When we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when near, we must seem far". By deceiving their adversaries about their true strength and location, they inflicted significant damage on a more powerful opponent while suffering minimal casualties themselves.