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Vietnam War in Pictures

By benne_reb001

  • U.S. Enters Vietnam War

    U.S. Enters Vietnam War
    U.S was trying to help South Vietnam fight for independence. Kennedy feared the spread of communism. This is labeled as the domino effect. He extended his contract to help fight with South Vietnam.

  • Air Strikes on North Vietnam

    Air Strikes on North Vietnam
    President Johnson started air strikes in order to slowly destroy North Vietnam. This was to help them realize that their loss would be greater than anything they won. The air strikes code name was Rolling Thunder.

  • More Troops to South Vietnam

    More Troops to South Vietnam
    South Vietnam is starting to lose a lot. The US steps in to play offense. The US places more than 150,000 more soldiers in South Vietnam.

  • The Tet Attack

    The Tet Attack
    This was when North Vietnam was going to unleash a hard blow on major places in South Vietnam. It was set to help them take over the war. In the end, their attack was not well coordinated and the other side fought back well.

  • Withdrawal of US Troops

    Withdrawal of US Troops
    After South Vietnam felt they could take the rest and win the US and North Vietnam opened a dialogue. This would then lead to the retrieval of over 25,000 US troops. Then over the next year over 150,000 US troops.