Which countries fought in the Vietnam War between 1954 and 1975?

Vietnam War, (1954–75), a protracted conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, known as the Viet Cong, against the government of South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States.

Where did the first Indochina war take place?

French Indochina
North Vietnam
First Indochina War/Locations

What country did Vietnam defeat in 1954?

French
In northwest Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh’s Viet Minh forces decisively defeat the French at Dien Bien Phu, a French stronghold besieged by the Vietnamese communists for 57 days.

Are there two Vietnams?

From 1954 to 1975 Vietnam was divided into two countries, North Vietnam (the Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and South Vietnam (the Republic of Vietnam). After its defeat at Bien Dien Phu, France signed an independence agreement with the victorious Viet Minh in Geneva.

What occurred in Vietnam soon after communist forces defeated the French in 1954?

Coming after the First Indochina War, this period resulted in the military defeat of the French, a 1954 Geneva meeting that partitioned Vietnam into North and South, and the French withdrawal from Vietnam (see First Indochina War), leaving the Republic of Vietnam regime fighting a communist insurgency with USA aid.

Why did the US become involved in Vietnam in the years 1954 64?

The USA was afraid that communism would spread to South Vietnam and then the rest of Asia. It decided to send money, supplies and military advisers to help the South Vietnamese Government.

How did Vietnam end up being split into two quizlet?

Home to the battle of Diebienphu, which was fought between pro-communist Vietnamese and Democratic United Sates and France. This battle lead to the leave of the French, and Vietnam divided into two.

When did the Vietnam War start and end?

These images have been selected by Alpha History authors: 1. Outline map of Vietnam 2. Indochina 1886 3. French Indochina 1913 4. Countries of the Far East 1932 5. Dissident activities in Indochina 1950 6. Indochina 1954 7. Dien Bien Phu 1954 8. Vietnam after the Geneva Accords 1954

Where was South Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

South Vietnam NVA plan 1965 13. South Vietnam 1966-67 14. Tet Offensive 1968 15. Saigon during the Tet Offensive 1968 16. Vietnam population 1968 17. Ho Chi Minh trail 1968 18. My Lai and Pinkville 1968 19. Operation Cedar Falls 1967

When did Ho Chi Minh declare an independent North Vietnam?

• September 1945: Ho Chi Minh declares an independent North Vietnam and models his declaration on the American Declaration of Independence of 1776 in an (unsuccessful) effort to win the support of the United States.

Where did the refugees from the Indochina crisis come from?

Indochina refugee crisis. The Indochina refugee crisis was the large outflow of people from the former French colonies of Indochina, comprising the countries of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, after communist governments were established in 1975.