13.2 Vietnam War

  • Japan Surrendered to the Allies

    Japan Surrendered to the Allies
  • Military leaders oust civilian government in South Vietnam.

    Military leaders oust civilian government in South Vietnam.
    Military leaders take over the government.
  • CBS new reports on battle field

    CBS new reports on battle field
    Dan Rather, a news reporter for CBS, filmed with US troops while they were in battle. He and his crew filmed on the fire grounds.
  • Anti-War Movement

    Anti-War Movement
    Many Americans started to disagree with the Vietnam War. Many started to protest especially against the drafts.
  • The Ted Offensive

    The Ted Offensive
    North Vietnamese and communist Viet Cong forces launched a coordinated attack against a number of targets in South Vietnam
  • Major retreat of South Vietnaamese army

    Major retreat of South Vietnaamese army
    more than 20000 north Vietnamese troops crossed the border between north Vietnam and south Vietnam, which lead to a major retreat by the south Vietnamese army.
  • War End

    War End
    The war ended when the north Vietnamese troops successfully entered Saigon, the capital city of South Vietnam.
  • Vietnam Veteran Memorial Dedicated in Washington DC

    Vietnam Veteran Memorial Dedicated in Washington DC