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Vietnam
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Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam troops took a french command post by winning a 55 day battle that cost casualties on both sides. -
Ho Chi Minh Trail
North Vietnam group 559 created a supply route for Norht vietnam troops in South Vietnam -
US gets invloved
US starts helping South Vietnam by sending supplies and 3000 military advisors. -
Operation Rangeland
The operation was to spray Agent orange over the vegetation to stop the enemies from hiding in the trees and starting ambushes -
Gulf of Tonkin Attack
South Vietnam soliders attack two islands in North Vietnam, and US makes a disraction by making a simulated air strike for the North Vietnam ships. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Congress passed the resolution giving the President all the necessary action to defend South Vietnam -
Rolling Thunder
Rolling thunder was a long but imited bombing attack on the North to stop them from haling the guirellas. It last 3 years. -
US offers Economic help for peace
America wants to give North Vietnam economic aid in exchange for peace and the end of Vietnam war. -
President Jonhson Send 60000 Troops
President Johnson strenghtens the army by commitong on sending 60000 troops after the deal was denied. -
US First Major Battle
This is US first major fight against North Vietnam. America wins with an astounding victory. Viecong loses 700 men, US loses 45 men. -
Operation Jnction City
Was one of the biggest air mobile attack. The amercians took over all the big Vietcong bases . There were 30000 US troops and 5000 South Vietnam troops. -
Khe Sanh Attacked By Vietcong
Viecong attacks the Kan Sanh bay. Killing 18 marines and wonding 40. The attackes went on for two days. -
Tet Offensive Begins
Surprize attack by Vietcong in numerous cities and towns. 37000 men were lost in the Vietcong army. Only 2500 for the US which lost public support. Tet was left in a diasaster many refugees. -
My Lai Massacre
Charlie Company of the US killed 200 civilians that were innocent. It was an atrocity of war. Only one member was tried guilty. -
Nixon Takes Office
Nixon is the new President of the United States. -
Operation Menu
Nixon orders for the bombings in North Vietnam and Veitcong bases in Cambodia whch last 4 years. -
Only 133,000 American Troops Left
Only 133000 US troops are deployed in South Vietnam. 2/3 of the troops have gone home. -
Peace Talks Break Down
In paris the peace meeting breakssdown. -
Cease Fire Signed
All the parties in Vietnam cease fire. -
Peace Talk Resumes
The peace meetin resumes in Paris between US and North Vietnam -
Final Evacuatuion
The last comba solider leaves Vietnam and heads home to the US. -
Nixon Resigns
President Nixon resigns leaving South Vietnam by itself.