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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 a major conflict of the Cold War.
3 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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Sep 13, 2017 · Learn about the origins, battles and outcomes of the Vietnam War, which lasted from 1954 to 1975 and involved the United States, France, China, the Soviet Union and other countries. Explore the historical events, political and military issues, and key figures of the conflict that claimed millions of lives.
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A chronological overview of the major events and milestones of the Vietnam War, from the French colonial rule to the U.S. withdrawal. Learn about the key dates, battles, and consequences of the conflict that lasted from 1954 to 1973.
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.
The Vietnam War pitted communist North Vietnam and the Viet Cong against South Vietnam and the United States. The war ended when U.S. forces withdrew in 1973 and Vietnam unified under...
Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about the origins, causes and consequences of the Vietnam War, a long and divisive conflict between communist North Vietnam and South Vietnam and its ally, the United States. Find out when the war started and ended, who were the main players and what were the key events and battles.
