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Dien Bien Phu
The Vietnamese obtain a victory at the French command post at Dien Bien Phu. This is important to the Vietnam War because this battle resulted in the divison of Vietnam along the 17th parellel. -
Ho Chi Minh Trail
North Vietnam created a trail to South Vietnam. This route was along the Vietnamese/Cambodian border this was a supply route from North Vietman to Vietcong forces in the south. -
USA Involved
President Kennedy sends a team to Vietnam to report on the conditions of the South. This is known as White Paper, with argued for more military, technical, and economic aid. -
Operation Ranchhand
Operartion Ranchhand was the spraying of gallons of herbocide constiting of Agent Orange in the Vietnamese forests. This cleared forests and made it difficult for the Vietcong to conceal themselves for ambushes. -
Gulf of Tonkin Attack
In response to American espionage, North Vietnam launched an attack against two American ships on call in the Gulf of Tonkin -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The United States Congress gives President Johnson the power to do whatever means necessary to defend aoutheast Asia, in reaction ti the Gulf of Tonkin attack. -
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Operation Rolling Thunder
America's demonstaion of air supremacy and bombing ability. -
US Offers Peace for Economic Aid Proposal
United States offers North Vietnam economic aid in exchange for peace. The offer was rejected and the United States increased its combat strength. -
Battle of Ia Drang Valley
This marks the first major battle of the Vietnam War for American Units. For 35 days, the division pursues and fights the 32d, 33d, and 66th North Vietnamese Regiments until the enemy, suffering heavy casualties, returns to bases in Cambodia. -
President Johnson Commits 60,000 troops to Vietnam
By this time there are over 385,000 men from America in Vietnam to an odditonal 60,000 sailors. -
Operation Junction City
One of the largest air-moblie assults, Junction City's goel was to destroy Vietcong bases and the Vietcong military headquarters. After 72 days, Junction City ended. -
Tet Offensive Begins
The United States starts streaming footage of the war to citizens. The United Sates citizens see how bad it is. -
Khe Sanh Attacked by Vietcong
The marine base at Khe Sanh was hit with over a thousand artilley rounds. -
My Lai Massacre
Vietmanese citizens were slaughtered in the hamlet of My Lai, by the US Charlie Company. -
Nixon Takes Office
Richard Nixon becomes the 37th president, promising "Peace With Honor." -
Operation Menu
This operation was a secret bombing mission using B-52s, targeting North Vietnamese Supplies along the Vietnam border. -
All But 133,000 Troops Have Come Home
2/3 of American troops have gone home. Almost all responsibilty is in the hands of South Vietnam. -
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 participating war parties sign a peace treaty. -
Nixon Resigns
NIxon resigns due to Watergate. -
Last Casualties for the US and Final Evacuation
The last to American were killed in a rocket attack and the last Marines of the force guarding the U.S. embassy lift off. A recored 58,220 American casualties.
