Antiwar demonstrations spread across U.S. cities

Antiwar groups in the United States and abroad organized protests under the banner of the International Days of Protest. The actions connected opposition to the war with a wider critique of U.S....

U.S. and People’s Army forces fought in the Ia Drang Valley in the first major sustained ground battle between U.S. troops and North Vietnamese regulars. Helicopter mobility and air power shaped the...

U.S. and South Vietnamese forces launched Operation Masher, later renamed White Wing, in a densely populated area. The operation displaced large numbers of civilians and involved extensive...

The South Vietnamese military leadership dismissed General Thi, a popular figure in central Vietnam. The move intensified resistance among Buddhist activists and regional political networks. It helped...

A general strike followed demonstrations against Thi’s dismissal. Students, workers, and Buddhist supporters shut schools and businesses, challenging both Saigon’s authority and U.S. backing. The...

South Vietnamese forces took control of Tinh Hội pagoda during the central Vietnam crisis. The operation marked a direct confrontation between state forces and Buddhist-led opposition. Reports vary in...

U.S. forces expanded bombing to petroleum storage sites in the two northern cities. The attacks intensified the air war and put urban populations and infrastructure at risk; U.S. records reveal that...

U.S. and South Vietnamese forces launched a large search operation in Tây Ninh Province. It expanded into a major campaign around War Zone C, a border region with civilian communities and cross-border...

U.S. and South Vietnamese forces entered the densely populated Iron Triangle northwest of Saigon. The operation included the destruction of homes and forced relocation of residents, illustrating how...

U.S. forces launched a large airborne and ground operation near the Cambodian border, aiming to engage People’s Army and National Liberation Front forces. It demonstrated the scale of U.S....