35. Beginning of the End

In the early 1970s, the United States shifted its strategy in Vietnam, embracing “Vietnamization,” a policy aimed at transferring combat responsibilities to South Vietnamese forces while US personnel transitioned to supportive roles.

This marked a significant pivot in American involvement, emphasizing training and equipping South Vietnam’s army to take over the frontline combat duties. Concurrently, despite ongoing hostilities, diplomatic efforts unfolded as negotiations among the warring nations sought to find a peaceful resolution.