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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The United States Pulls Out
March of 1973
In March of '73 the United States realized that losing the war was inevitable. As a result, the United States left Vietnam and returned home. After the United States left, the Southern Vietnamese forces were soon defeated, and on April 30, 1975, North Vietnam took over the entiret nation under communist rule.
The Invasion of Cambodia
The Invasion of Cambodia
April of 1970
President Nixon, fearing loss of war, enacted a campaign in Cambodia to disrupt the supply lines of the Vietcong and also to destroy their bases: he believed that destroying these resources would end operations in South Vietnam; the plan was a disaster. The lack of success and loss of civilian lives started a strong opposition to the war back in the United States. It also resulted in the Kent State incident, an anti-war protest, which resulted in the death of 4 and injuries of 9.
The Tet Offensive
THE TET OFFENSIVE
January 30, 1968
Because of the Tet Lunar New Year Celebration (Vietnamese New Year) a cease-fire was declared between the two forces. Instead of honoring the cease-fire, the communist forces began to plan a surprise attack on the South Vietnamese Army: they lauched surprise attacks on parts of South Vietnam. By February, North Vietnam gave up the attacks, for they could not hold any of the captured cities. As a result of the Tet Offensive, American citizens began to believe that winning the war was unrealistic; moreover, President Johnson scaled back on the United States's commitment to defend South Vietnam.
Important Groups
Vietcong: Ths communist group in South Vietnam who fought against South Vietnam with aid of North Vietnam.
Vietminh: The Vietnam Communists during the 1940/50s who fought France for Independence.
Army of the Republic of the Vietnam War: The army of South Vietnam and the United States who fought against Communist North Vietnam.
Monday, May 6, 2013
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution
August 7, 1964
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution gave President Johnson the power to take whatever actions he deemed necessary to defend Southeast Asia, which included the use of the navy, army, or air force.
Ho Chi Minh Trail
The Ho Chi Minh Trail, which went from North to South Vietnam, was a series of difficult jungle paths that allowed the Northern Vietnam Army and the Vietcong Army to travel to Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam.
The Domino Theory
During the Cold War, the Domino Theory was created. This term came into play during the Vietnam War because it was believed that if Vietnam fell to communism, so would the surrounding countries,which is the definition of the Domino Theory. This theory became the main encouragement for the United States to intervine in the war.
A Brief Overview
The Vietnam War
Who was fighting?: Communist North Vietnam and allies,(China, Soviet Union, North Korea, Cuba)
Democratic South Vietnam and allies,( United States, South Korea, Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), and the International Control Commission)
When did it happen?: November 1st, 1955 - April 30th, 1975
What was it all about?: The war was fought between Communist North Vietnam and the Democratic South Vietnam for control over the country.
Where did it occur?: Vietnam and surrounding countries, Laos and Cambodia
Why was the United States involved?: President Eisenhower began assisting Southern Vietnam, for he feared that if the communists won, the surrounding countries would become communist as well.
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