Vietnamisation (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date did Nixon formally announce the Vietnamisation strategy?
On what date did Nixon formally announce the Vietnamisation strategy?
3 November 1969
When did Nixon announce the Nixon Doctrine?
When did Nixon announce the Nixon Doctrine?
25 July 1969
Under the Nixon Doctrine, what would the US provide instead of troops?
Under the Nixon Doctrine, what would the US provide instead of troops?
Financial aid, equipment & training
What does ARVN stand for?
What does ARVN stand for?
Army of the Republic of Vietnam
How many US troops had left Vietnam by the end of 1969?
How many US troops had left Vietnam by the end of 1969?
60,000
What percentage of Americans supported Nixon's strategy in November 1969 polls?
What percentage of Americans supported Nixon's strategy in November 1969 polls?
77%
How many rifles did the US supply to the ARVN?
How many rifles did the US supply to the ARVN?
800,000
What pay increase did the US implement for ARVN soldiers?
What pay increase did the US implement for ARVN soldiers?
19%
How many additional soldiers did the US fund for recruitment?
How many additional soldiers did the US fund for recruitment?
One million
When did Nixon authorise secret bombing campaigns in Cambodia?
When did Nixon authorise secret bombing campaigns in Cambodia?
March 1969
When did secret peace negotiations with North Vietnam begin?
When did secret peace negotiations with North Vietnam begin?
August 1969
What major problems undermined the ARVN's fighting capability?
What major problems undermined the ARVN's fighting capability?
Corruption & desertion