US Bombing Campaigns

Question 1

When did the US bombing campaign take place?

Answer 1

1970-1072

Question 2

When were peace talks held and what did each country want?

Answer 2

Held in 1967 (lasted 5 years)
US wanted SV to be independent and not forced to be communist
NV wanted SV to be free from US influence

Question 3

When did the bombing raids continue?

Answer 3

While the peace talks were held

When US trooped were being withdrawn

Question 4

By 1970 how many US troops remained in Vietnam?

Answer 4

150,000

Question 5

What happened in 1972?

Answer 5

The north invaded the south using Russian weapons

So many US troops had been withdrawn that they could only fight back by air

Question 6

What was ‘Operation Linebacker’?

Answer 6

Attack from US airforce that began in May 1973 and caused great destruction in the north

Question 7

How long did the bombing campaign at Christmas 1971 last and how many bombs were dropped?

Answer 7

Lasted 11 days

200,000 bombs dropped on cities