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The "Linebacker" strategic bombing offensive finally drove the North Vietnamese to the negotiating table and an accord was reached for the departure of the US forces. The USA was mightily relieved to be free of this commitment, but its failure in the Vietnam War was a body blow to US cohesion and belief in itself.

Provides information on why U.S. troops kept fighting and dying for 5 additional years after Richard M. Nixon took office and promised to end the war in Vietnam.