US Bombing Campaigns Flashcards

1
Q

When did the US bombing campaign take place?

A

1970-1072

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2
Q

When were peace talks held and what did each country want?

A

Held in 1967 (lasted 5 years)
US wanted SV to be independent and not forced to be communist
NV wanted SV to be free from US influence

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3
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When did the bombing raids continue?

A

While the peace talks were held

When US trooped were being withdrawn

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4
Q

By 1970 how many US troops remained in Vietnam?

A

150,000

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5
Q

What happened in 1972?

A

The north invaded the south using Russian weapons

So many US troops had been withdrawn that they could only fight back by air

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6
Q

What was ‘Operation Linebacker’?

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Attack from US airforce that began in May 1973 and caused great destruction in the north

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7
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How long did the bombing campaign at Christmas 1971 last and how many bombs were dropped?

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Lasted 11 days

200,000 bombs dropped on cities

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