"Operation Rolling Thunder" was a sustained bombing campaign conducted by the United States during the Vietnam War from March 1965 to November 1968. Its primary goal was to weaken the resolve of the North Vietnamese government and reduce their support for the Viet Cong insurgency in South Vietnam. The operation aimed to destroy military targets, infrastructure, and supply lines. The campaign involved extensive airstrikes using various aircraft, including B-52 bombers and F-4 Phantom jets. Despite the heavy bombing, the operation did not achieve its intended objectives and faced criticism for its effectiveness and the civilian casualties it caused. Ultimately, it contributed to growing anti-war sentiment in the United States.