Vietnam war 1
What sparked the Vietnam War?
French colonial withdrawal, Vietnamese independence struggle.
When did the Vietnam War officially begin
1955, after French defeat at Dien Bien Phu.
What was the significance of the Geneva Accords
Temporarily divided Vietnam into North and South.
Who led the communist forces in North Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh.
What was the U.S. policy towards Vietnam
Containment of communism
What was the Gulf of Tonkin incident
Alleged attack on U.S. ships, escalation trigger
What was the Tet Offensive
Massive Viet Cong and North Vietnamese assault
How did the Vietnam War end
Fall of Saigon, North Vietnamese victory
What was the Vietnam War's human toll
Millions dead, including civilians and soldiers.
What were the war's lasting legacies
Social upheaval, environmental damage, geopolitical realignments.
What was the significance of the Battle of Ia Drang?
First major engagement, showcased American firepower and tactics.
What was Operation Rolling Thunder?
Intensive bombing campaign, aimed to weaken North Vietnam.
What was Agent Orange used for?
Herbicide, defoliant to destroy jungle cover
Who were the "Tunnel Rats"?
Special forces, tasked with clearing Viet Cong tunnels.
What was the "Phoenix Program"?
Counterinsurgency program, targeted Viet Cong infrastructure and operatives.
What was the purpose of the Ho Chi Minh Trail?
Supply route for North Vietnamese troops in South Vietnam.
What was the significance of the My Lai Massacre?
Mass killing of civilians, exposed brutality of war.
Who was Ngo Dinh Diem?
South Vietnamese leader, faced corruption allegations, assassinated.
What was the "Hanoi Hilton"?
Nickname for Hoa Lo Prison, where POWs were held.
What was the impact of the Vietnam War on Laos and Cambodia?
Extensive bombing, destabilization, and suffering from neighboring conflict.
What was the significance of the Battle of Khe Sanh?
Symbolic siege, diverted North Vietnamese forces from cities.
Who were the Montagnards?
Indigenous tribes, fought alongside U.S. troops against communists.
What was Operation Ranch Hand?
Herbicidal warfare, aimed to destroy crops and vegetation.
What was the "Vietnamization" policy?
U.S. strategy, gradually transferring combat roles to South Vietnamese.
What was the impact of the Tet Offensive on public opinion?
Shocked Americans, eroded support for the war effort.