vietnamisation Flashcards
what did vietnamisation replace
LBJs americanisation
what was veitnamisation
removal of us forces an replacing with s.v forces
what was the hope for veitnamisation
negate growing domestic opposition
strengthern negotiating position w N.v
what did nixson believe vietnamisation would convice nv
sv was secure against threats and us willingness to withdraw
what were negotiations w nv reenforced by
the other 2 prongs
what were the 2 main measures for veitnamisation
descaling no of troops
giving reasoced to s.v
hwo did the number of us troops in veitnam change from june 69 to june 72
543,000-47,000
in what ways were reacorces increased for sv
higher pay + benifits for ARVN
modern equipment eg planes vehichles ect
how did the number of troops in the ARVN increase from 1968-70
82,000-1 mil
in what ways was veitnamisation sucsessful
made the ARVN an strong fighting force
army supported by bombings
morale boosted
give an example for how the ARVN was stronger
resisted 72 spring offencive and nv had 5x the casualties sv had
in what ways was veitnamisation a failure
morale low
coruption in ARVN
dependant on us
little for ‘peace with honour’
no increase in patriotism
