What happened to South Vietnam soldiers after America left?

Even before the last American troops departed on March 29, the communists violated the cease-fire, and by early 1974 full-scale war had resumed. On April 30, 1975, the last few Americans still in South Vietnam were airlifted out of the country as Saigon fell to communist forces.

What happened to Nguyen Cao Ky?

Ky died at a hospital in Kuala Lumpur, where he was being treated for a respiratory complication, his nephew in Southern California told The Associated Press. “He was in good health, but in the last couple of weeks he had been weak,” the nephew, Peter Phan, said.

What was Ky known for among the Vietnamese?

Nguyen Cao Ky, (born September 8, 1930, Son Tay, northern Vietnam—died July 23, 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), South Vietnamese military and political leader known for his flamboyant manner and militant policies during the Vietnam War. With U.S. aid, Ky soon built up a fighting force of 10,000 men.

What happened to South Vietnam after the fall of Saigon?

South Vietnam surrenders. Having crushed the last major organized opposition before Saigon, the North Vietnamese got into position for the final assault. In Saigon, South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu resigned and transferred authority to Vice President Tran Van Huong before fleeing the city on April 25.

Did any US soldiers choose not to be evacuated from Vietnam?

A few Americans chose not to be evacuated. United States ground combat units had left South Vietnam more than two years prior to the fall of Saigon and were not available to assist with either the defense of Saigon or the evacuation. The evacuation was the largest helicopter evacuation in history.

How did the Vietnamese fleeing Vietnam get to America?

More than 120,000 people fled Vietnam after the North Vietnamese captured Saigon on April 30, 1975. This chaotic evacuation has been captured in iconic photos, documentary films and oral histories. How did the Vietnamese seeking safety actually get from small boats or rooftop helicopters to the United States? First, they went to Guam.

Who was in charge of the evacuation of South Vietnam?

The U.S. Ambassador to South Vietnam, Graham Martin, was technically the field commander for any evacuation since evacuations are part of the purview of the State Department. Martin drew the ire of many in the Pentagon by wishing to keep the evacuation process as quiet and orderly as possible.