Vietnam War Flashcards
Why was Diem not liked?
Many people resented his policies as they tended to favour catholics (him)
What did the vietcong want to do?
Overthrow Diem & his regime, and unify the country under Ho Chi Minh
What are guerilla tactics?
Hidden and surprise ambushes.
What happened to Diem in 1963?
Overthrown by his own generals
Johnson sent troops into Vietnam in what year?
1965
Between 1965-1968 how many men were sent to Vietnam from the US?
Started with 20,000 and then by 1968 they had sent 500,000
How many died in the My Lai massacre?
500
When did the US citizens stop backing the war?
1967 after the My Lai massacre
What did the US think about the war after 1967?
It was immoral and couldn’t be won
What was the tet offensive? When did it happen?
January 1968, the Vietcong launched a military assault that the Americans didn’t see coming and they managed to claim 200 towns and villages in S Vietnam.
What saying did Nixon campaign with to win him the election in 1968?
Peace with honour
Once in office what did Nixon do?
Gradually removed troops from Vietnam
What was the Geneva agreement?
In 1954 the Viet Minh managed to defeat France/ S Korean forces which was finalised in the Geneva agreement which said that France had to remove their forces and Vietnam would be divided along the 17th parallel. Also in 2 years an election was to be help deciding on the ruler of all of Vietnam
Before the US sent soldiers into the war what did they contribute to it?
Lots of money and they sent advisors
How much money had the US spent on the whole war?
500 million + dollars
