Vietnam War Flashcards
Who was the president of the United States at this time
President Johnson
What were the 2 vietnamese armies called
Vietcong and NVA
What part of Vietnam was anti-communists
South Vietnam
What caused Vietnam to split into 2
A monk burned himself to death
What was the incident that started the hatred between the US and Vietnam
The Gulf of Tonkin
What military tactics did the vietcong use during the war
Guerilla Warfare
Approximately how long were the Vietnamese tunnels
120-130 miles long
How many people were slaughtered during the My Lai massacre
347-504
What two chemical bombs were used in this war
Napalm and Agent Orange
What was the unit of the American army called that committed the My Lai massacre
The Charlie Company
What year was the My Lai massacre exposed to the news
1969
What was the average age of the US soldiers
19 years old
Who were the Vietminh
A communist resistance movement group
What was the occupation of the leader of the Vietminh h
School Teacher
How many American soldiers were killed or injured by booby traps
64,000
