NV: The Vietnam War Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What was the Gould on Tonkin incident?
A
North Vietnamese boats fire at US ships. 1st proved, 2nd most likely assumed
2
Q
What was the gulf of Tonkin resolution?
A
Congress turned the power of war making over to president
3
Q
What was operation rolling thunder?
A
Johnson bombs n. Vietnam and sends troops, target Ho Chi Minh trail, agent orange herbicide used
4
Q
Text offensive
A
North Vietnam launch massive surprise attack on multiple cities and us military in Vietnam on a holiday
5
Q
What is vietnamization?
A
Pulling out of Vietnam and allowing them to take responsibility of their own problems
6
Q
Pentagon papers
A
New released showing governments lies about secret bombings and the war
