Laotian Civil War (may 23, 1959 – dec 2, 1975)
Description:
The Laotian Civil War (1959–1975) was a civil war in Laos fought between the Communist Pathet Lao (including many North Vietnamese of Lao ancestry) and the Royal Lao Government from 23 May 1959 to 2 December 1975. It is associated with the Cambodian Civil War and the Vietnam War, with both sides receiving heavy external support in a proxy war between the global Cold War superpowers. It is called the Secret War among the CIA Special Activities Division and Hmong veterans of the conflict.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 23, 1959
dec 2, 1975
~ 16 years