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French and Vietminh armies cease fire in Dien Bien Phu.
PBS's Battlefield: Vietnam The Viet Minh suffered the loss of many lives during this 55 day long battle, but their efforts were worthwhile due to their victory thwarthing the French's ability to conquer Vietnam and Indochina. Image source: https://www.google.com/search?q=french+and+vietnam+at+dien+bien+phu&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xEyRUqmUIZLjoATVy4GgDA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#facrc=_&imgdii=_&img -
President Kennedy aids South Vietnamese government.
PBS's Battlefield: Vietnam In late 1961, President John F. Kennedy decides to aid the South Vietnamese government with its war against the Viet Cong. He helps provide ammuniton, equipment and soldiers to their army. Image source: https://www.google.com/search?q=kennedy+aids+south+vietnamese&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=I06RUofBNNbXoASiw4CQCQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=0CDbJRhXRx1VTM% -
America launches first combat mission against the Viet Cong.
PBS's Battlefield: Vietnam The United States forces partake in Operation Chopper, in which South Vietnamese soldiers sweep a Viet Cong stronghold near Saigon with the help of American helicopters piloted by soldiers. Image source: https://www.google.com/search?q=operation+chopper&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=IVKRUuWjJoLwoASTzoDwBg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=igp-gd6vbaRGgM%3A%3B61ocbq -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution is passed by US Congress.
PBS's Battlefield: Vietnam U.S. Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting President Johnson the right to do whatever is necessary to aid and defend South Vietnam. Image Source: http://www.japanfocus.org/-Peter_Dale-Scott/2784 -
American forces and the North Vietnamese face off at Ia Drang Valley.
Vietnam War Timeline The United States and Viet Cong face off in a battle at Ia Drang Valley. The American forces defeat the North Vietnamese with the use of aerial reconnaissance, harming many of their own troops. Image source: https://www.google.com/search?q=ia+drang+valley&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=r1CRUoulNsvdoATPhoL4Ag&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=aJx_l2E4Azd0BM:%3 -
Operation Rolling Thunder is authorized by President Johnson
PBS's Battlefield: Vietnam President allows for Operation Rolling Thunder to occur, in which a slew of bombs are dropped in an attempt to stop North Vietnam forces from supporting Viet Cong guerillas. Image Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=operation+rolling+thunder&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=KFSRUr_uHoPmoATLlYKICg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=3TRNn9xhajcn_M%3A%3BTy2 -
Operation Crimp is launched by US Forces.
PBS's Battlefield: Vietnam Operation Crimp was launched by American forces to attempt to locate and destroy the Viet Cong base. Unfortunately, their mission failed as they were unable to locate such headquarters. Image Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=operation+crimp&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=q1WRUtXKDdjUoATQlYKAAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=gES885RlWnbzpM:;p -
Viet Cong launches the Tet Offensive against the Allies.
The Soul of a Superpower: Postwar United States (1945 - early 1970s) A large military campaign was launched against the United States, South Vietnam and the Allies by Viet Cong and the North Vietnam army. Image source: https://www.google.com/search?q=tet+offensive&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=9EqRUoCMIMT2oATlmIL4Bw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=5tywMbXaJc3H-M -
South Vietnamese forces are wounded after Operation Lam Son 719
PBS's Battlefield: Vietnam South Vietnamese forces invaid Laos to attack enemy bases, but find themeselves in a Viet Cong trap. Several thousand South Vietnamese troops are wounded and killed, and the US forces lose a great deal of equipment. Image Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=operation+lam+son+719&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=OVeRUqXoMcjzoASu3IHADA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#facrc=_& -
Ceasefire called in Vietnam War
PBS's Battlefield: Vietnam All parties in the Vietnam war sign a ceasefire at this point in time. Image Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=operation+lam+son+719&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=OVeRUqXoMcjzoASu3IHADA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#es_sm=122&espv=210&q=vietnam+ceasefire+kissinger&spell=1&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=K-ERy6Z6aRr0SM%3A%3BGPoYAyIEsymQ1M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.xtim -
President Nixon resigns.
PBS's Battlefield: Vietnam US President Nixon resigns, leaving South Vietnam without its strongest ally. Things deteriorate quickly for South Vietnam afterwards. Image Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=president+nixon+re&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=T2KRUvLLM436oASa0YD4AQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=vhv-w2u5UR97fM%3A%3Bibkt7kUeVfa1vM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fmedia.utsandi -
North Vietnam is making rapid progession.
PGS's Battlefield: Vietnam North Vietnam has aquired 12 povinces and contains nearly 8 million people in its contol. South Vietnam is declining rapidly. Image Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=north+vietnam+vs+viet+cong&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=LmCRUsCJPMv6oATKgIKQAQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#es_sm=122&espv=210&q=viet+cong&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=aiEqGf7rlLUrZM:;1F8v6CtvoHh -
The Viet Cong conquers Saigon.
PBS's Battlefield: Vietnam North Vietnam takes control of Saigon, and the war is over. Nearly 250,000 thousand South Vietnam soliders have died. Image Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=north+vietnam+vs+viet+cong&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=LmCRUsCJPMv6oATKgIKQAQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=731#es_sm=122&espv=210&q=vietcong+in+saigon&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=pILFtwgwC-Vj4M:;GiqJzOfLpFTReM;http%3A%2F%2Finapcache.boston.com%2Funiversal%2Fsite_graphics%2Fblogs%2Fbigpi
