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The fall of Saigon was the capture of the South Vietnamese capital by North Vietnam and the Viet Cong on 30 April 1975, marking the end of the Vietnam War. The event led to the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule and the evacuation of many Americans and South Vietnamese.
Operation Frequent Wind was the final evacuation of American civilians and Vietnamese allies from Saigon, South Vietnam, in 1975, during the Vietnam War. Learn about the planning, execution, and aftermath of this historic airlift that involved thousands of helicopters and ships.
A major air battle between the USAF and the VPAF over North Vietnam as part of Operation Rolling Thunder. The USAF used a decoy operation called Operation Bolo to lure the VPAF into an ambush, but lost three F-4D fighters in the process.
The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with involvement of other countries, from 1955 to 1975. The web page provides a detailed overview of the war's history, participants, outcomes, and statistics.
A U.S. government depiction of the military situation in South Vietnam in early 1964. 2 January. United States Marine Corps (USMC) Major General Victor H. Krulak, along with a committee of experts asked to advise on the war, submitted a recommendation to President Johnson for a three phase series of covert actions against North Vietnam.
The Tet Offensive was a surprise attack by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army on South Vietnamese and American forces in 1968. It was a military defeat for the communists, but a political victory for them, as it undermined public support for the war in the US and led to negotiations.
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era proxy war that lasted from 1 November 1955 to 30 April 1975. It involved North Vietnam, South Vietnam, the United States, and other allies, and resulted in millions of casualties and the fall of Saigon.
A comprehensive overview of the events and outcomes of the Vietnam War in 1975, when North Vietnam launched a decisive offensive and captured Saigon. Learn about the balance of forces, the US evacuation, the fall of Cambodia and Laos, and the casualties and losses.