Đà Nẵng falls

The attack on Buôn Ma Thuột dealt a major blow to South Vietnamese defenses. The rapid changes in control brought intense fighting and the displacement of civilians, including highland communities...

President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu ordered a withdrawal from the Central Highlands. The retreat, undertaken on difficult routes, became disorganized and contributed to mass civilian flight and the collapse of...

People’s Army of Vietnam forces began a coordinated campaign toward Huế and Đà Nẵng as Republic of Vietnam defenses weakened. The fighting and hurried evacuation exposed civilians to danger and...

South Vietnamese defenses collapsed and Huế came under the control of revolutionary forces. The rapid loss of the city accelerated the crisis facing the Saigon government and displaced civilians...

Huế was captured after the collapse of Republic of Vietnam defenses. The change in control was part of the fast-moving spring offensive; accounts that call it “liberation” and accounts that call it...

People’s Army of Vietnam and local forces entered Đà Nẵng as Republic of Vietnam defenses collapsed. The city’s capture ended organized resistance in much of central Vietnam, amid a chaotic...

The U.S.-organized airlift began evacuating children from Saigon for adoption abroad. The first flight crashed shortly after takeoff, killing many passengers. The operation raised questions about...

The first flight in the U.S.-organized Operation Babylift carried children from Saigon for adoption and care abroad. The evacuation became controversial: Vietnamese families and critics questioned...

People’s Army forces attacked a major South Vietnamese defensive position at Xuân Lộc. The battle became the last major stand before the final offensive on Saigon. Residents faced combat and flight as...

Republic of Vietnam forces fought to hold Xuân Lộc, a strategic approach to Saigon. The battle became one of the last major defensive efforts before the capital fell and intensified danger for...