The expansion of the war into Cambodia, Laos and North Vietnam, 1969-1972
I can explain how bombing campaigns changed the war.
The expansion of the war into Cambodia, Laos and North Vietnam, 1969-1972
I can explain how bombing campaigns changed the war.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Nixon Doctrine made the US position clear: they would support South Vietnam against communism but remove troops.
- Nixon engaged in official and secret negotiations to end the war.
- Nixon expanded the war by attacking the Ho Chi Minh Trail in neighbouring Cambodia and Laos.
- The US public and Congress were furious when they discovered that Nixon had expanded the war into other countries.
- After a large invasion from the North Vietnamese, Nixon ordered heavy bombing of North Vietnam.
Keywords
Doctrine - a doctrine is a stated position of government policy, usually in foreign or military affairs
Negotiation - a negotiation is a discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
Trail - a trail is a track made by repeated passage, usually far removed from an urban setting
Common misconception
Negotiations are quick affairs.
Negotiations can sometimes take place over many years before any progress is made.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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a stated position of government policy, usually in foreign affairs
a discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
a track made by repeated passage