Agent Orange (aug 1, 1965 – jan 1, 1971)
Description:
Agent Orange is a chemical herbicide that was used during the Vietnam War. It was used to kill forests that could be hiding Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces, as well as for destroying crops that could feed them. The herbicide also caused a high number of miscarriages, skin diseases, cancers, and birth defects among Vietnamese who were exposed to it.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 1, 1965
jan 1, 1971
~ 5 years and 5 months