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Dien Bien Phu
Vietmanese occupy French command post. This started a war until the French ordered a cease fire, this because a Vietmanese victory that made the French pull out of the war -
Creation of the Ho Chi Minh trail
The creation of a supply route from North Vietnam to South Vietnam. -
United States become involved
JFK ordered more help for the South Vietmanese and sends equipment and 3,00 advisors and supporters. US helicopters land with 400 US personnel. -
Operation Rangeland
The Operation was developed to make it more difficult for the Vietcong to conceal themselves for surprise attacks on American troops by cutting down vegetation. -
Gulf of Tonkin Attack
South Vietmanese attack 2 North Vietmanese islands while the US simulate an air strike to draw away North Vietmanese boats. -
Gulf of Tokin Resolution
US passes the Gulf of Tokin Resolution so Johnson may do whatever he sees fit to defend southeast Asia. -
Rolling Thunder Begins
Bomb attacks on North Vietnam lasting 3 and a half years. Meant to make North Vietman not supporting Vietcong. -
US Offers Peace for Economic Aid Proposal
The US offers economic aid to North Vietnam in return for peace but the offer is denied. The only way to end the war is through force. -
First Major Battle of Vietnam War for American Units
An offensive battle is launched by General William Westmoreland in Vietnam into NFL territory. -
President Johnson comits over 60,00 troops to Vietnam
A large number of American troops are fighting in the war. -
Operation Junction City
A large air sweep of 240 helicopters to destroy Vietcong bases. This operation lasts 72 days and the American troops succeced in capturing lots of supplies but there are no decisive battles. -
Khe Sanh is Attacked by Vietcong
Attacks lasting 2 days on the Marine base in Khe Sanh. 18 dead 40 wounded. -
Tet Offensive begins
Vietcong launch an attack on South Vietnam and lose many important people. For the Americans, they lost 2,500 men and the war became extremely disliked. -
My Lai Massacre
US Charlie Company kill 200 civilians and 1 person is charged with war crimes. This made the war even more disliked. -
Nixon Takes Office
Richard Nixon takes office as President of the United States. He promises to achieve "Peace With Honor." for Vietnam and hopes to get the American troops back and still let South Vietnam survive. -
Operation Menu
President Nixon permits the bombing of Vietcong bases, but only in Cambodia. -
133,000 US Troops left in Vietnam
The US is slowly leaving the war and letting South Vietnam take responsibility. -
Peace Talks Break Down
The peace talks between the Americans and North Vietmanese break down in Pairs. -
Peace Talks Resume
The Americans and North Vietmanese resume peace talks in Paris. -
Cease Fire Signed
Everyone in the Vietnam War sign a Cease Fire agreement. -
Nixon resigns
President Nixin resigns and South Vietnam loses their strongest advocate. -
Last Casualties and final evacuation for the US
2 Marines are killed in a rocket attack on Saigon's Tan Son Nhut Airport. Later everyone lifts off for home and the war ends.