Th War in Southeast Asia (1950-1975)

Question 1

In the 1950s, what did the US involvement in Vietnam begin as?

Answer 1

A cold war operation

Question 2

Vietnam was essentially a French battle; however, what policy prompted President Truman to intervene?

Answer 2

Containment of communism - the post WWII policy

Question 3

What was the first air force presence in Vietnam?

Answer 3

President Truman increased aid and ordered eight C-47 transports directly to Saigon

Question 4

Where did the first contingent of US Military Assistance Advisory Group Arrive in Vietnam on 3 August 1950?

Answer 4

Saigon

Question 5

By 1952, how much of the coast of the French military effort in Vietnam did the US supply?

Answer 5

One-third

Question 6

In April 1953, the Viet Minh (under Ho Chi Minh’s direction) staged a major offensive. Into which country did they advance?

Answer 6

Loas and Thailand

Question 7

As Air Force presence in Vietnam increased in the early 1960s, so did the need for support personnel. What two priorities were included in this support?

Answer 7

Construction of airfields and barracks; Intelligence-gathering