Operation Rolling Thunder was a strategic bombing campaign conducted by the United States during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968. It aimed to weaken North Vietnam's ability to wage war and undermine their morale.
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Ho Chi Minh Trail: A network of supply routes used by North Vietnam to transport troops and supplies into South Vietnam.
Napalm: Highly flammable liquid used in bombs, which sticks to surfaces and causes extensive damage when ignited.
Agent Orange: A chemical herbicide used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War to destroy forest cover and crops, aiming to expose enemy positions.