jan 2, 1966 - 1966 – Major escalation of US troop numbers
Description:
By the end of 1966, over 385,000 American troops were stationed in Vietnam.US forces carried out “search and destroy” missions against the Viet Cong.
The war became more intense, with rising casualties and growing criticism in America.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 2, 1966
Now
~ 60 years ago