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Sep 13, 2017 · A comprehensive guide to the Vietnam War, from its origins in the 1950s to its end in 1975. Learn about the political and military issues, the key players, the battles and the casualties of this long and complex conflict. Explore the timeline of events, from the French colonial era to the Cold War to the Vietnam War.
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4 days ago · The Vietnam War (1954–75) 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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Timeline of the significant events of the Vietnam War. After winning its independence from France in 1954, Vietnam was temporarily divided into two parts, North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The protracted conflict that became known as the Vietnam War followed, lasting for more than two decades.
A chronological overview of the major events and milestones of the Vietnam War, from the French colonial era to the fall of Saigon. Learn about the key battles, political decisions, and social movements that shaped the conflict and its aftermath.
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.
Oct 29, 2009 · A comprehensive overview of the Vietnam War, 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 reunification of Vietnam in 1975.