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177. The Vietnam War: Lyndon Johnson, Americanisation, and Operation Rolling Thunder
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The Coup and Its Consequences
This chapter explores the political tensions in Washington regarding the coup against President Diem of South Vietnam, highlighting differing opinions and the deteriorating situation on the ground. It examines the motivations of Vietnamese peasants for land reform, the skepticism towards the Catholic-led government, and the pivotal events of the November coup that escalated the conflict.
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