Johnson’s Policy and Escalation in Vietnam (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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When Johnson inherited Vietnam
When Johnson inherited Vietnam
November 1963 (Kennedy's assassination)
Americanisation of the war (definition)
Americanisation of the war (definition)
USA assuming direct control, reducing South Vietnam to functionaries
OPLAN 34A (January 1964)
OPLAN 34A (January 1964)
Covert action with escalating pressure on North Vietnam
Gulf of Tonkin incident date
Gulf of Tonkin incident date
2 August 1964
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution effect on Johnson's powers
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution effect on Johnson's powers
Absolute freedom to conduct policy without consulting Congress
NLF (National Liberation Front)
NLF (National Liberation Front)
Political organisation representing communist forces in South
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Supply route from North Vietnam through Laos/Cambodia to South
Operation Rolling Thunder (1965-68)
Operation Rolling Thunder (1965-68)
Sustained US bombing campaign against North Vietnam
Pleiku incident result (Feb 1965)
Pleiku incident result (Feb 1965)
Triggered Operation Rolling Thunder bombing campaign
Battle of Ia Drang Valley significance (Nov 1965)
Battle of Ia Drang Valley significance (Nov 1965)
Showed neither side could achieve swift, decisive victory