Nixon's strategy

Definition

Nixon's strategy refers to the approach taken by President Richard Nixon during the Vietnam War, which aimed to gradually reduce American involvement and transfer combat responsibilities to South Vietnamese forces.

Related terms

Vietnamization: This term refers to Nixon's policy of shifting the burden of fighting in Vietnam from American troops to South Vietnamese forces.

Withdrawal: Withdrawal represents the gradual removal or reduction of American military presence in Vietnam as part of Nixon's overall strategy.

Escalation: Escalation is the opposite of Nixon's strategy, referring to an increase in American troop deployment and military actions in Vietnam.