Vietnamisation (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What term did Nixon use for his goal in Vietnam?
What term did Nixon use for his goal in Vietnam?
Peace with honour
What were the two main components of Vietnamisation?
What were the two main components of Vietnamisation?
Withdrawing US forces & strengthening ARVN
How many US troops were in Vietnam in June 1969?
How many US troops were in Vietnam in June 1969?
543,000
How large did the ARVN grow from 1968 to 1970?
How large did the ARVN grow from 1968 to 1970?
82,000 to one million
What rifle was introduced to modernize ARVN equipment?
What rifle was introduced to modernize ARVN equipment?
M-16 Armalite rifle
In the 1972 Spring Offensive, how did casualty ratios compare?
In the 1972 Spring Offensive, how did casualty ratios compare?
ARVN ~8,000; North ~5x that number
How were ARVN officers selected despite Vietnamisation reforms?
How were ARVN officers selected despite Vietnamisation reforms?
Based on loyalty to Thieu regime
What was Operation Menu launched in March 1969?
What was Operation Menu launched in March 1969?
Bombing offensive in Cambodia
Who overthrew Cambodia's Prince Sihanouk in March 1970?
Who overthrew Cambodia's Prince Sihanouk in March 1970?
General Lon Nol
How many Cambodians died under the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979)?
How many Cambodians died under the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979)?
1.5 to 2 million (one-quarter)