Vietnam War (1959-1975)
The United States' longest conflict, Vietnam shaped a generation and tested the resolve of the nation. Here we examine the conflict from its origins to its final days.
Vietnam War 101
The Vietnam War occurred in present-day Vietnam, Southeast Asia. It represented a successful attempt on the part of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam, DRV) and the National Front for the Liberation of Vietnam (Viet Cong) to unite and impose a communist system over the entire nation. Opposing the DRV was the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam, RVN), backed by the United States…
The Vietnam War: Origins
A look at the causes of the Vietnam War, from World War II to American intervention.
A look at the causes of the Vietnam War, from World War II to American intervention.
Vietnam War: Americanization
A history of the early years of American involvement in the Vietnam War.
A history of the early years of American involvement in the Vietnam War.
Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive
An examination of the Tet Offensive and its effects on the Vietnam War.
An examination of the Tet Offensive and its effects on the Vietnam War.
Vietnam War: Nixon & Vietnamization
A look at the latter stages of US participation in the Vietnam War.
A look at the latter stages of US participation in the Vietnam War.
Vietnam War: End of the Conflict
An overview of the final days of the Vietnam War.
An overview of the final days of the Vietnam War.
Vietnam War: Battle of Dak To
The Battle of Dak To began as attempt by the North Vietnamese to destroy a sizable US force in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. This attack was disrupted by US forces and a three-week battle ensued with American troops fighting to dislodge the North Vietnamese from the hills and ridges around Dak To.
The Battle of Dak To began as attempt by the North Vietnamese to destroy a sizable US force in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. This attack was disrupted by US forces and a three-week battle ensued with American troops fighting to dislodge the North Vietnamese from the hills and ridges around Dak To.
Vietnam War: Battle of Hamburger Hill
In May 1969, US forces moved into the A Shau Valley in South Vietnam opening the Battle of Hamburger Hill. Enduring close quarters jungle fighting and several friendly fire incidents, they were finally able to overcome the North Vietnamese resistance. Due to the severity of the fighting, Hill 937 became known as "Hamburger Hill."
In May 1969, US forces moved into the A Shau Valley in South Vietnam opening the Battle of Hamburger Hill. Enduring close quarters jungle fighting and several friendly fire incidents, they were finally able to overcome the North Vietnamese resistance. Due to the severity of the fighting, Hill 937 became known as "Hamburger Hill."
Vietnam War: Raid on Son Tay
The Raid on Son Tay was an attempt by US Special Forces to liberate American prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Flying from Thailand, the raiders successfully captured the POW camp at Son Tay, however all of the prisoners had been moved to a different camp a few months earlier. Though no one was liberated, the mission was deemed a "tactical success."
The Raid on Son Tay was an attempt by US Special Forces to liberate American prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Flying from Thailand, the raiders successfully captured the POW camp at Son Tay, however all of the prisoners had been moved to a different camp a few months earlier. Though no one was liberated, the mission was deemed a "tactical success."
1st Air Cavalry Division in Vietnam
A detailed history of the famous 1st Air Cavalry Division's operations in the Vietnam War.
A detailed history of the famous 1st Air Cavalry Division's operations in the Vietnam War.
Tactical & Material Innovations of the Vietnam War
An online version of the US Army's "Vietnam Studies: Tactical & Material Innovations." Includes lessons learned and histories of noted battles from the Vietnam War.
An online version of the US Army's "Vietnam Studies: Tactical & Material Innovations." Includes lessons learned and histories of noted battles from the Vietnam War.
Vietnam War Overview
A comprehensive site detailing the campaigns, battles, and weapons of the Vietnam War.
A comprehensive site detailing the campaigns, battles, and weapons of the Vietnam War.
The Antiwar Movement
An overview of the antiwar movement during the Vietnam conflict.
An overview of the antiwar movement during the Vietnam conflict.
The Pentagon Papers
An online edition of the famed Pentagon Papers.
An online edition of the famed Pentagon Papers.