Operation Linebacker II
December 18–29, 1972 · North Vietnam
Result Both sides claim victory
US B-52s and other aircraft carried out heavy bombing raids on Hanoi and Haiphong. The campaign pushed North Vietnam back to the peace talks that led to the Paris Peace Accords.
South Vietnam and allies
North Vietnam and allies
Before and after
- Led to
- Paris Peace Accords January 27, 1973
