World War Three (Victory in Vietnam)

Timeline of Event

1967 - Receiving intelligence of an upcoming Viet Cong offensive, President Lyndon Johnson warns the American people that while the U.S. is winning the Vietnam War, the enemy may attempt a "Battle of the Bulge" like attack.

1968 - The attacks take place on the Tet Holiday, and while the fighting is heavy LBJ is able to claim victory. LBJ announces he will run for a second full term, and due to his increased popularity defeats a primary challenge by Robert F. Kennedy. In exchange for ending his campaign RFK is offered the Vice Presidency in May. Lyndon Johnson defeats Richard Nixon in a close race in November.

1969 - President Johnson sends more troops to South Vietnam to "Finish the job." U.S. forces reach 750,000 by the end of the year. North Vietnamese Army regulars, in place of the destroyed Viet Cong, take heavy losses. Frequent bombing pauses, and restrictive rules of engagement prevent an invasion of the North.

1970 - The war drags on, and U.S. troop levels reach 1,000,000. China, fearful of a U.S. invasion of the North Vietnam, sends forces into that country as "advisors." Republicans make huge gains in Congress.

1971 - President Johnson dies of a heart attack. President Kennedy begins negotiations and begins bombing targets in the North. China and the Soviet Union supply North Vietnam with troops and military equipment, the strain of which leads to negotiations that result in the withdrawl of Chinese Forces from North Vietnam, and U.S. and North Vietnam forces from South Vietnam.

1972 - President Kennedy appoints Henry "Scoop" Jackson as his running mate. Because of the "defeat" in Vietnam, China and Russia are drawn closer together. RFK defeats Richard Nixon and wins a full term as President.

1973 - The Yom Kippur War takes place in October.

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