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when the war started
1959
the war ended
what happened in 1975
The military used this to move soldiers into battle during the Vietnam War.
What are Helicopters?
How old you have to be to be drafted
18
why Congress decided to let troops go to Vietnam
North Vietnameese troops fired at two US ships
where most fighting happened
the jungle
This battle ended French colonial rule of Vietnam.
What is The Battle of Dien Bien Phu?
Used to kill/strip trees of leaves.
Burned their draft cards, moved to Canada, and went to prison.
What did men do to not get drafted?
south vietnam leader
who is Ngo Dinh Diem?
When Vietnam was divided into the North and South
1954
the commander of US troops from 1968-1973
who was Creighton Abrams?
A tactical doctrine of using short surprise attacks, withdrawing before the enemy can respond in force.
What is hit-and-run guerrilla warfar?
when peace talks began
January 25, 1969
How many North Vietnamese soldiers were killed
1 million
How many people were killed
2.5 million
Vietnams name after it was divided
what is Socialist Republic of Vietnam?
When Vietnam officially become united under communist rule
1976
president in the middle of the US involvement in the war
who is Nixon?
a peace accord signed in Paris
what happened in january 27, 1974?
What Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos were called while under French rule.
What is French Indochina?
how many troops were wounded
what is 153,303?
how many soliders went missing
1,948
How many South Vietnamese soldiers were killed
what is 230,000?
How many US soldiers were killed
58,119