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In 1967, North Vietnam Army General Giap developed a plan to attack every province in South Vietnam simultaneously, hoping to cause a general upraising of the citizens against the South Vietnam government, and helping the North unify the country.
They did carry off the attacks on January 30th, 1968 - the eve of the Chinese New Year (TET in Vietnam).
They were able to breach the wall at the U.S. Embassy in Saigon, but the attackers were all quickly killed.
In North Vietnam Chairman Ho Chi Minh's boyhood hometown of Hue, North Vietnamese forces were able to occupy the city for three weeks before U.S. troops secured the town again.
No general South Vietnamese uprising came about, and the campaign known as the TET Offensive was a tactical failure.
However, U.S. news reports of the military prowess and resolve of North Vietnam caused Americans to begin to believe the war was un-winnable, and pushed congress to withdraw all U.S. troops. That became Richard Nixon's campaign theme, so he kept his promise and by April 1973, all our forces were out of South Vietnam and their own military hjad to defend their country alone. Within two years, the South surrendered to North Vietnam, thereby reunifying Vietnam as a single Communist country.
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Why was the Vietnam war considered a Civil War?
because it was north Vietnam against south Vietnam
How did the Vietnam War effect to the crop failure in Vietnam?
Bomb craters tended to make swimming holes out of agricultural fields.
What did the Save Our Sons campaign achieve?
the Save Our Sons (SOS) campaign was formed by mothers during the Vietnam war to fight against conscription in Australia and fought against children going to war. basically the SOS campaign succeeded as it gained more members as the Vietnam war continued. this was because people could see the evil of war on television as it was only invented just before the war.
Which of Nixon's 1968 campaign promises was favored by most voters?
He had a plan to end the Vietnam War.
What ways was the Vietnam war a failure for America?
It proved that a military Victory can (WILL BE) negated, trashed by political idiots
What conclusion could be drawn using the information in the passage above?
The U.S. defeat in Vietnam was considered a failure for the policy of containment. (if your doing study island "Korean and Vietnam war)
How can I confirm someone fought in the Vietnam War?
Just ask to see their Vietnam campaign medal.
Why was the Vietnam war considered a Civil War?
because it was north Vietnam against south Vietnam
How is the Vietnam war seen today?
It is generally seen as an American failure in war.
Could the Vietnam war be considered a draw?
No. The Korean War was a draw, but Vietnam was won by the communists.
What was the worst American war failure?
The Vietnam War hands down. Those Vietcong are crazy.
How did the Vietnam War effect to the crop failure in Vietnam?
Bomb craters tended to make swimming holes out of agricultural fields.
What was the US connection to South Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
South Vietnam was considered an ally of the US.
What medals did William Michael Coomes receive during his time in the Vietnam War?
purple heart, good conduct, national defense, Vietnam service, Vietnam campaign
What did the Save Our Sons campaign achieve?
the Save Our Sons (SOS) campaign was formed by mothers during the Vietnam war to fight against conscription in Australia and fought against children going to war. basically the SOS campaign succeeded as it gained more members as the Vietnam war continued. this was because people could see the evil of war on television as it was only invented just before the war.
Which of Nixon's 1968 campaign promises was favored by most voters?
He had a plan to end the Vietnam War.
Was America successful in the Vietnam war?
If you were a Vietnamese nationalist, it would be regarded as a success.If you were pro-South Vietnam, it would be regarded as a failure.
