Vietnamisation (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Nixon's 'peace with honour' aim in Vietnam
Nixon's 'peace with honour' aim in Vietnam
Independent non-communist South Vietnam despite US withdrawal
Vietnamisation policy definition
Vietnamisation policy definition
Withdraw US forces whilst strengthening South Vietnamese military
US troops in Vietnam: June 1969 vs June 1972
US troops in Vietnam: June 1969 vs June 1972
543,000 (June 1969) to 47,000 (June 1972) - 90% reduction
ARVN size: 1968 vs 1970
ARVN size: 1968 vs 1970
82,000 (1968) to one million (1970)
1972 Spring Offensive significance
1972 Spring Offensive significance
Test of ARVN's ability to defend without US ground forces
Operation Linebacker I (May-Oct 1972)
Operation Linebacker I (May-Oct 1972)
150,000 tons of bombs on North Vietnam during Spring Offensive
Core weaknesses of Vietnamisation
Core weaknesses of Vietnamisation
Low morale, corruption, US dependence, officers chosen by loyalty
Operation Menu (March 1969)
Operation Menu (March 1969)
Bombing Cambodia to sever Ho Chi Minh Trail supply lines
Khmer Rouge
Khmer Rouge
Communist Party in Cambodia led by Pol Pot
Cambodian genocide death toll (1975-1979)
Cambodian genocide death toll (1975-1979)
1.5-2 million (one-quarter of Cambodia's population)