Major Events and Battles of the Vietnam War

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What was the Tet Offensive and why was it significant?
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The Tet Offensive was a major surprise attack by the North Vietnamese on South Vietnamese cities in 1968, marking a turning point by showing North Vietnam’s capability to strike on a large scale.
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What was the purpose of Operation Rolling Thunder?
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Operation Rolling Thunder was a sustained U.S. bombing campaign aimed at weakening North Vietnam's ability to support the communist insurgency in the South, lasting from 1965 to 1968.
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What happened during the Fall of Saigon?
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The Fall of Saigon occurred on April 30, 1975, when North Vietnamese forces captured the South Vietnamese capital, effectively marking the end of the Vietnam War.
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What was the My Lai Massacre?
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The My Lai Massacre was a mass killing of hundreds of unarmed South Vietnamese civilians by U.S. troops in 1968, which severely damaged U.S. moral authority and intensified domestic opposition to the war.
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Describe the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
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The Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954 saw the Viet Minh defeat French forces, leading to French withdrawal from Vietnam and the eventual Geneva Accords.
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