Vietnamization
- Anti-war demonstrations became very popular in the U.S
- President Nixon was elected in 1968 on a peace platform (Tricky Dicky)
- Nixon wanted to find a way out honourably
- Developed Vietnamization with help of Henry Kissinger and Henry Cabot-Lodge
- The plan had a two track formula
- 1. Make the south well trained enough militarily that they could withstand the north on their own
- 2. Strengthen the south's government to attract a broader base
Summary
As President Nixon began to withdrawal the US from Vietnam, he introduced various plans to do this, one of which being Vietnamization. As more soldiers were withdrawn from Vietnam, an air war ensued as B-52's constantly dropped bombs over Vietnam.
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Questions?
Did this strategy save many lives?
Quotes
I can take it. The tougher it gets, the cooler I get.- Richard Nixon