The Vietnam War By ColeyTaylor Jan 1, 1954 The French Colony was given independance Jan 2, 1955 South Vietnamese monarchy was abolished and the prime minister becomes the president of the republic Jan 4, 1962 The United States president send U.S troops to Vietnam to help train south Vietnam Troops Jan 5, 1963 The United States overthrew Diem and made a new leader Mar 8, 1965 3,500 marines from the United States became the first combat troops from the US . Jul 24, 1965 Four F-4C Phantoms escorted a bombing raid and became targeted and attacked Aug 18, 1965 Operation Starlite became the first ground battle because of 5,500 U.S marines destroyed a strong hold Jan 3, 1968 By 1968 500,000 troops were stationed in Vietnam to fight in the war. Jan 6, 1968 North Vietnam and Viet Cong launced Tet Offensive and nearly attacked 30 US bases Jan 30, 1968 When the enemy planned a suprise attack on the south Jan 7, 1973 Cease Fire is sighned Mar 8, 1973 Last Military troops and personal leves Vietnam