Important Figures - Vietnam War - Fall 2011
Ho Chi Minh
A communist that was considered to be a gifted leader.
Well known for his different strategies.
Vo Nguyen Giap
Considered to be the most interesting in the war.
Though not formally trained in military he had a great talent
for war. A well known communist leader who was then
demoted and ridiculed by the communist party.
Lyndon B Johnson
Infamous for being a overbearing person, and worsening the war
with his behind the scenes decisions. His involvement caused the
lives of 30,610 U.S service men.
Richard M Nixon
Nixon tried to devise programs that would draw attention
away from the war. Also, he attempted to gradually
return troops back home. During his time in office 20,553 U.S soldiers died,
107,000 ARVN died and about 500,000 Vietnamese dies too. This all caused him to resign.