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Sep 13, 2017 · The following Vietnam War timeline is a guide to the complex political and military issues involved in a war that would ultimately claim millions of lives.
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21 hours 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.
- Ronald H. Spector
The Vietnam War was waged from 1954 to 1975. Find out more about the major events, places, and people involved in this great conflict.
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.
Mar 29, 2020 · Background to Conflicts in Vietnam. 1847: France sends warships to Vietnam to protect Christians from the ruling emperor, Gia Long. 1858-1884: France invades Vietnam and makes Vietnam a colony. Early 20th century: Nationalism begins to rise in Vietnam, along with several separate groups with different political systems.
Stacker compiled a timeline of the Vietnam War using various news and government sources to give a sense of the conflict's scope and unfolding. The lead-up to the war begins with Vietnam's colonial history.
