The war widens (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Vietnamisation policy definition
Vietnamisation policy definition
Policy to strengthen ARVN so South Vietnam could defend itself without direct US combat support
ARVN abbreviation meaning
ARVN abbreviation meaning
South Vietnamese Army
US troops sent to Cambodia (April 1970)
US troops sent to Cambodia (April 1970)
50,000
Khmer Rouge description
Khmer Rouge description
Cambodia's communist movement
Year Congress banned US ground troops from Cambodia & Laos
Year Congress banned US ground troops from Cambodia & Laos
1971
ARVN soldiers in Laos operation (Feb 1971)
ARVN soldiers in Laos operation (Feb 1971)
17,000
NVA troops facing ARVN in Laos
NVA troops facing ARVN in Laos
60,000 (3 times ARVN numbers)
ARVN casualties in Laos operation
ARVN casualties in Laos operation
9,000 men
Agent Orange purpose
Agent Orange purpose
Destroyed jungle cover
Agent Blue purpose
Agent Blue purpose
Killed crops
When Nixon ended chemical weapon use
When Nixon ended chemical weapon use
1971
Villages sprayed with chemicals
Villages sprayed with chemicals
Over 3,000
Easter Offensive date
Easter Offensive date
April 1972
Nixon's action at Haiphong harbour (1972)
Nixon's action at Haiphong harbour (1972)
Ordered mining of the harbour
China's support to North Vietnam
China's support to North Vietnam
Tanks, artillery, and missiles