The Second Indochina War (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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What was proven about the 4 August Gulf of Tonkin incident?
What was proven about the 4 August Gulf of Tonkin incident?
It never actually occurred
What fraction of US casualties before 1968 were caused by booby traps?
What fraction of US casualties before 1968 were caused by booby traps?
One-third
How many communist casualties occurred during the Tet Offensive out of 84,000 participants?
How many communist casualties occurred during the Tet Offensive out of 84,000 participants?
45,000
What was Operation Rolling Thunder's strategic outcome despite massive bombing?
What was Operation Rolling Thunder's strategic outcome despite massive bombing?
Strategically ineffective
How long did the journey from North to South Vietnam take on the Ho Chi Minh Trail?
How long did the journey from North to South Vietnam take on the Ho Chi Minh Trail?
Two months
By May 1971, what percentage of Americans believed US involvement in Vietnam was 'a mistake'?
By May 1971, what percentage of Americans believed US involvement in Vietnam was 'a mistake'?
61%
How long were the Cu Chi tunnels in the 'Iron Triangle' area?
How long were the Cu Chi tunnels in the 'Iron Triangle' area?
Almost 120 kilometres
How did Cambodia bombing tonnage compare to WWII Germany and Japan combined?
How did Cambodia bombing tonnage compare to WWII Germany and Japan combined?
Exceeded both combined
On 4 May 1970 at Kent State University, how many students were killed?
On 4 May 1970 at Kent State University, how many students were killed?
Four
How did fragging incidents change from 1969 to 1971?
How did fragging incidents change from 1969 to 1971?
Increased from 96 to 542 cases