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178. The Vietnam War: Nixon, Vietnamisation, and the Fall of Saigon

Empire

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Nixon's Vietnam Strategy: From War to Diplomacy

This chapter explores President Nixon's complex approach to the Vietnam War, including the introduction of the Vietnamization policy aimed at empowering South Vietnamese forces. It highlights Nixon's provocative military strategies, diplomatic overtures to China, and the significant implications of these decisions on American foreign policy. The discussion reveals the stark contrast between Nixon's public optimism and the grim realities of war, while also delving into the candid insights provided by his recorded conversations.

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