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.