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Vietnam troops took a french command post by winning a 55 day battle that cost casualties on both sides.
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North Vietnam group 559 created a supply route for Norht vietnam troops in South Vietnam
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US starts helping South Vietnam by sending supplies and 3000 military advisors.
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The operation was to spray Agent orange over the vegetation to stop the enemies from hiding in the trees and starting ambushes
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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.
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Congress passed the resolution giving the President all the necessary action to defend South Vietnam
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Rolling thunder was a long but imited bombing attack on the North to stop them from haling the guirellas. It last 3 years.
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America wants to give North Vietnam economic aid in exchange for peace and the end of Vietnam war.
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President Johnson strenghtens the army by commitong on sending 60000 troops after the deal was denied.
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This is US first major fight against North Vietnam. America wins with an astounding victory. Viecong loses 700 men, US loses 45 men.
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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.
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Viecong attacks the Kan Sanh bay. Killing 18 marines and wonding 40. The attackes went on for two days.
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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.
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Charlie Company of the US killed 200 civilians that were innocent. It was an atrocity of war. Only one member was tried guilty.
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Nixon is the new President of the United States.
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Nixon orders for the bombings in North Vietnam and Veitcong bases in Cambodia whch last 4 years.
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Only 133000 US troops are deployed in South Vietnam. 2/3 of the troops have gone home.
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In paris the peace meeting breakssdown.
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All the parties in Vietnam cease fire.
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The peace meetin resumes in Paris between US and North Vietnam
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The last comba solider leaves Vietnam and heads home to the US.
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President Nixon resigns leaving South Vietnam by itself.