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The Growth of Vietnamese Nationalism
Vietnamese nationalism grew a lot in the 1900s. Ho Chi Minh led the way for independence from French rule. They wanted Vietnam to be free and united. This strong desire for freedom helped Vietnamese nationalism grow more. -
Japan Invaded Vietnam
In World War II, Japan invaded Vietnam in 1940. They occupied the country and controlled it for a while. This sparked Vietnamese nationalism and resistance against foreign rule. -
Domino Theory
The Domino Theory was the idea that if one country in Southeast Asia became communist, others would follow. This influenced the U.S. to get involved in Vietnam to stop communism from spreading. -
America Aids the French
The United States started providing aid to the French in Vietnam in the year 1950. This aid was part of America's effort to support the French in their fight against the communist forces in Vietnam. But , this involvement eventually escalated, leading to direct U.S. military intervention in the Vietnam War. -
Geneva Accords
The Geneva Accords were a series of agreements signed in 1954 after the First Indochina War. They aimed to resolve the conflict and divide Vietnam into two separate countries: North Vietnam, led by Ho Chi Minh and the communist forces, and South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist nations. The Accords also called for a temporary division at the 17th parallel and outlined provisions for reunification elections, which never took place. -
Defeat at Dien Bien Phu
The battle of Dien Bien Phu took place in 1954. It was a significant battle in the First Indochina War, where the Vietnamese forces defeated the French colonial forces. This victory played a crucial role in the eventual independence of Vietnam from French rule. -
Guerillas tactics
The Viet Cong, a communist guerrilla force, fought against the South Vietnamese government and the U.S. forces. They used unconventional tactics like ambushes, booby traps, and underground tunnels to wage their insurgency. Their ability to blend in with the local population made them a formidable opponent. -
The Search and Destroy
It involved locating and engaging enemy forces, as well as destroying their infrastructure and supplies. It was a controversial strategy that often resulted in heavy casualties and had mixed success in achieving its objectives. -
The Gulf of Tonkin resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was a pivotal event during the Vietnam War. It happened in 1964 when the U.S. Congress passed a resolution granting President Lyndon B. Johnson broad authority to use military force in Vietnam. It was based on the alleged attacks on U.S. naval vessels in the Gulf of Tonkin, although later evidence suggested that the second attack may not have actually occurred. The resolution played a significant role in escalating U.S. involvement in the war. -
Vietcong
They were a communist guerrilla force in Vietnam during the war. They fought against the U.S. and South Vietnamese forces, using tactics like ambushes and hit-and-run attacks. Their goal was to reunify Vietnam under communist rule.