History Daily: The “Christmas Bombing” of North Vietnam

Explore the intense bombing campaign of the Vietnam War known as the “Christmas Bombing” ordered by President Richard Nixon. Follow the experiences of a B-52 pilot and the impact on American servicemen. Learn about the successful shoot down of an American B-52 by the North Vietnamese Army. Delve into the aftermath of the US bombing strike and the adjustments made by the US Strategic Air Command. Discover the protests and backlash against the bombing campaign. Finally, learn about the final days of Operation Linebacker II and the resumption of peace talks in Paris.