End Of French Rule Flashcards
What happened at Dien Bien Phu?
After years of fighting, 50,000 Vietminh attacked a French airbase at Dien Bien Phu. After 57 days of fighting they won.
What were the negative outcomes of Dien Bien Phu for the Vietnamese?
8,000 soldiers died
12,000 injured
What were the main points of the Geneva Agreement?
- Vietnam was split along the 17th parallel
- The Vietminh had to withdraw from South Vietnam
- Elections would take place across the country
What were the results of the elections?
Ho Chi Minh was in control in the North and Ngo Dinh Diem in charge in the South
How did the USA get involved after Diem was in control?
They sent military advisers to train the South Vietnamese army - the ARVN
What communist movement started in the South?
The Viet-Cong, a group who hated Diem was made to fight against Diem’s government
How much money had the USA given France to fight Ho Chi Minh?
$1 billion
What was the main goal for the Viet Cong?
The overthrow the South Vietnamese government and establish a united and communist Vietnam
How were the Viet Cong supported?
60 tonnes of supplies each day were supplied along the Ho Chi Minh trail
What were the 3 main guerrilla tactics?
Booby traps, sabotage, no uniform
What percentage of US deaths came from booby traps?
10%
