Vietnam War- Macey Roden

Vietnam War

Period: Jan 1, 1965 to Dec 31, 1965

Viet Cong Attack Pleiku

Feb 7, 1965

The Viet Cong attack a U.S. Air Force base at Pleiku, South Vietnam, killing eight Americans and wounding more than 100.

Operation Rolling Thunder

Mar 2, 1965

The operation is a bombardment campaign meant to cripple North Vietnam's transportation system and its industrial centers in order to halt the flow of men and supplies into the South.

First U.S. Combat Units

Mar 8, 1965

The first U.S. combat units arrive in Vietnam.

Jungle Marxist

Jul 16, 1965

Critical towards eachother and other social groups.

Penalties for Draft-Dodging

Aug 31, 1965

Trying to avoid the draft. Many families would hide out so that the father or husband wouldnt have to go to war. There are penalties to this action. Those committing the act will now be subject to a five-year prison sentence and up to $10,000 in fines.

Troop Levels in 1965

Dec 31, 1965

By the end of 1965, the U.S. troop strength in Vietnam exceeds 200,000.