"The north had little involvement until mid-1968." That's neither the position of vietnam nor the US. Even during the separation the North left 10 000 vietcong

"The north had little involvement until mid-1968." That's neither the position of vietnam nor the US. Even during the separation the North left 10 000 vietcongs in the south to sow discord and guerrila activities. The different opposition organisations were soon under direct control from the north. At least that is what the "People's Army of Vietnam" is saying which can be read here: https://www.amazon.com/Victory-Vietnam-Official-History-1954-1975/dp/0700621873 https://www.amazon.com/Victory-Vietnam-Official-History-1954...