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Origins of the Vietnam war |
France ruled Vietnam before WW2 then it was captured by Japan. Ho Chi Minh inspired a fight for independent Vietnam against the Japanese. Once the war was over independence was declared. The French returned wanting to rule again but ho and the Viet Minh fought back. A peace conference was held after 9 years in Geneva splitting Vietnam into north and south until elections could be held. |
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Why did involvement escalate |
Containment (domino theory) US politics (presidents promised to be tough on communism) Gulf of tonkin (NV boats fired at US ships) |
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VC tactics |
Guerilla warfare. Retreat when attacked Raid when enemy camps Attack when enemy tires Persue when enemy retreats. No uniform No hq Attack and retreat Ambushes/booby traps Mines Hanging onto belts Befriend civilians Tunnels |
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US tactics |
Rolling thunder Destroy ho Chi Minh trail Chemical weapons Search and destroy |
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US problems |
Low moral Inexperience Lous and Cambodia supported VC Hearts and minds were not won
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My lai massacre |
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The tet offensive |
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End of war |
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