Battle of Khe Sanh
By July of 1968 (not even a month after the battle ended), American forces did this, making the battle seem like a complete waste of time, money, and troops?
What is abandoning the base?
What is leaving?
This Caribbean country was the setting for the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War.
What is Cuba?
According to this WW2 dictator's medical reports, he suffered from gastrointestinal issues and passed gas a lot. Ironic considering what his regime did to eradicate people.
Who was Hitler?
President when the Japanese surrendered in 1945. A man of upsets, he even shocked the United States when he defeated Dewey: Antrum.
One word here.
Who is Truman?
This president (give me the initials) was heavily criticized during and after the Vietnam War. However, after beating Barry Goldwater in 1964, I'm sure he would play "99 Problems" from this famous East Coast rapper considering an election wasn't one.
What is LBJ-Z?
While General Westmoreland wanted to hunt down and kill NVA troops in their own territory, General Lewis Walt wanted to do this instead?
What is protect and pacify the South Vietnamese citizens?
What is defend South Vietnam from attacks?
This country was used regularly by the NVA and Vietcong while creating the Ho Chi Minh Trail. It was also heavily bombed by the US during the Vietnam War.
What is Laos?
This dictator loved garlic so much that he ate it raw. He loved it so much he thought it was key to prolonging your life. I wonder if his breath smelled bad when they strung up his body in Milan?
Who is Benito Mussolini?
Where up to 25 percent of Cambodians met their cruel fate at the hands of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge: fillings liked.
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What are the killing fields?
From January to March of 1968, the US Air Force started this bombing operation in the attempt to destroy NVA bases. In fact, the operation was named after this tourist spot between Canada and the US due to the shower of bombs dropped on the NVA.
What is Operation Niagara Falls?
This man was Nixon's advisor during who had discussed the possibility of dropping Nukes on the North Vietnamese. He's actually still alive today at 99.
Who is Henry Kissinger?
On August 10, 1944, US troops took this island from the Japanese. Today, this island in the Pacific is still a US territory where US citizens can move to.
What is Guam?
This dictator is recorded as having the best game of golf in history with a score of 38 under (with 11 hole-in-ones). He probably got to practice a lot considering school children are taught that he never pooped once in his life.
Who is Kim Jung-Il?
During WW1 at home, this dog breed was changed to "Liberty Hound" after their popularity plummeted: dan dc hush.
One word here.
What is dachshund?
The most popular gun used by American troops during the Vietnam War and Molly Ringwald's 1984 hit film.
What is the M16 Candles?
This 10-day battle was a precursor to the Battle of Khe Sanh and was one of the bloodiest engagements of the war.
What is the Battle of Dak To?
Home to a violent massacre of civilians within 13 months between 1948 and 1949, this South Korean island is now a major tourist attraction and the country's most populated island.
What is Jeju?
This revolutionary leader was actually convinced he didn't need to brush his teeth. Instead, he used tea as mouthwash. Overtime, his teeth turned green from plaque and his gums oozed puss. When asked about it, he claimed, "A tiger never brushes his teeth. Why are a tiger's teeth so sharp?" No wonder the Great Leap Forward never worked.
Who is Mao Zedong?
An aerial battle in the beginning of WW2 in which the RAF defeated the Luftwaffe: Abbie flint tarot.
3 words here.
What is the Battle of Britain?
This military general treated the Vietnam War as a battle of attrition and argued to keep soldiers at Khe Sanh. After packing up within a month of the battle's end, American public opinion on Vietnam must have been as disappointing as Little Foot losing his mother in this 1988 kid's film classic.
What is General Westmoreland Before Time?
In January of 1968, the NVA bombed the base at Khe Sanh. This much of the American ammunition was destroyed, causing a massive need for air support?
Give me a percentage of ammunition destroyed here.
What is 90%?
Regarded as the last battle in US history that took place on American soil, this island in the Aleutians resulted in the deaths of 549 dead Canadian & American troops.
This leader, while fighting in the Second Sino-Japanese War, was actually kidnapped by his own frustrated generals. He would go on to start his own country and die of liver & heart failure in 1975.
Who is Chiang Kai-shek?
The predominate type of battleship in the early 20th century and especially during WW1. This type of ship would be an early type of warship used to make the battleships of WW2: daughter nod
One word here.
What is a dreadnought?
To help boost morale, this royal family member served in the British Army during WW2. I hope her mother tried to boost morale before this last major German offensive on the Western Front during WW1.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II Battle of the Marne?