War

Vietnam War

By gumataotaod

  • French Surrender

    French Surrender
    The French surrender to the Viet Minh. The Geneva Conference on the status of Indochina begins.

  • Vietnam War

    Vietnam War
    The War begins all the problems and protesting start happening.

  • Guerilla War

    Guerilla War
    Ex-Viet Minh forces in the South organize and with the support of Ho Chi Minh, begin a campaign of Guerilla warfare against Diem's administration.

  • First U.S. combat death

    First U.S. combat death
    This Marks the First day of the Vietnam War for most people.

  • Operation Rolling Thunder is Approved

    Operation Rolling Thunder is Approved
    President Johnson authorizes Operation Rolling Thunder, a small but extensive bombing tactic. Its aim was to force North Vietnam to forgo supporting the Viet Cong.

  • Paris peace talks begin

    Paris peace talks begin
    Representatives from the US, South Vietnam, and the NLF discuss peace in Paris.

  • Congrfess Vote to withdraw troops

    Congrfess Vote to withdraw troops
    Congress votes to withdraw troops as the years end.

  • American POWs released

    North Vietnam releases nearly 600 American POWs.

  • Vietnam War OfficiallyEnds

    The war is officially over for the US. The last US soldier leaves Vietnam, but military advisors and some Marines remain. Over 3 million Americans served in the war, leaving 60,000 dead and 150,000 wounded.

  • Saigon Falls

    Saigon Falls
    The North Vietnamese takes Saigon and the war ends.