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  1. Oct 29, 2009 · The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. Learn about the roots, causes, events and consequences of the war, from the French colonial era to the Cold War to the end of the war in 1975.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vietnam_WarVietnam War - Wikipedia

    The Vietnam War (also known by other names) was a conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. It was the second of the Indochina Wars and was a major conflict of the Cold War.

    • 1 November 1955 – 30 April 1975, (19 years, 5 months, 4 weeks and 1 day)
  3. 5 days ago · The Vietnam War (195475) was a conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. It was part of a larger regional conflict as well as a manifestation of the Cold War.

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  4. Explore the history of the Vietnam War, a conflict between communist North Vietnam and South Vietnam and the United States. Find out about the background, the weapons, the protests, the photos, the videos and the stories of the war.

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    • Casualties in the Vietnam War. The U.S. suffered over 47,000 killed in action plus another 11,000 noncombat deaths; over 150,000 were wounded and 10,000 missing.
    • North Vietnam, South Vietnam. Vietnam has a long history of being ruled by foreign powers, and this led many Vietnamese to see the United States’ involvement in their country as neo-colonialism.
    • United States Military Advisors in Vietnam. The U.S., which had been gradually exerting influence after the departure of the French government, backed Diem in order to limit the area under communist control.
    • American Military Involvement Escalates. American involvement began to escalate under President John F. Kennedy’s administration (January 1961–November 1963).
  5. Key Facts of the Vietnam War. Vietnam War Timeline. Lists covering some of the major causes and effects of the Vietnam War. The conflict had its roots in Vietnam’s colonial history and erupted following the end of the French Indochina War.

    • Vietnam War

      • began November 1, 1955
        Result: North Vietnamese victory
      • ended April 30, 1975
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