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Dien Bien Phu
Located in Northwestern Vietnam. Lasted 55 days. The Vietnamese had one over the French. -
Creation of the Ho Chi Minh Trail
During 1959. From North Vietnam to South Vietnam. Created by group 559 -
US becomes involved
Jfk orders more help for South Vietnamese Government. With new equipment. -
Operation Ranchhand
Early 1962. Was to clear vegtation along side highways. War continues, forests are sprayed with "Agent Orange." -
Gulf of Tonkin Attack
South Vietnamese commandos attack two small islands. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Us congress passes. It gives President Johnson power to take actions. -
Rolling Thunder Begins
President Johnson authorizes. Its a bombing offensive. Ends late 1968 -
Us offers peace for economic aid proposal
The offer is summarily rejected. Allied forces from Korea and Australia are added as a sign of international support. -
first major battle of Vietnam war for american units
After a deserter from the 1st Vietcong regiment reveals that an attack is imminent against the U.S. Marine base at Chu Lai, the American army launches Operation Starlite -
Johnson commits over 60,000 troops to Vietnam
End of 1966. American forces in Vietnam reach 385,000 men, plus an additional 60,000 sailors stationed offshore -
Operation Junction City
In one of the largest air-mobile assaults ever, 240 helicopters sweep over Tay Ninh province. The goal of Junction City is to destroy Vietcong bases and the Vietcong military headquarters for South Vietnam -
Khe Sanh attacked by Vietcong
Elements of three NVA divisions begin to mass near the Marine base at Khe Sanh -
Tet Offensive begins
Vietcong units surge into action over the length and breadth of South Vietnam -
My Lai Massacre
In the hamlet of My Lai, U.S. Charlie Company kills about two hundred civilians -
Nixon takes Office
Promises to achive "Peace with Honor." -
Operation Menu
The bombing of North Vietnamese and Vietcong bases within Cambodia. -
All but 133,000 Us troops have come home
Two thirds of America's troops have gone in two years. -
Peace talks break down
In Paris, peace talks between the North Vietnamese and the Americans breakdown -
Peace talks resume
North Vietnam and the United States resume peace talks in Paris. -
Cease Fire signed
All warring parties in the Vietnam War sign a cease fire. -
Nixons Resigns
Richard Nixon Resigns -
Last casualties for the US and final evacuation
The war is finally over.At dawn, the last Marines of the force guarding the U.S. embassy lift off.