Vietnam War (nov 1, 1955 – apr 30, 1975)

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The Vietnam War was a prolonged military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1955 to 1975. With support from the Soviet Union and China, North Vietnam fought South Vietnam and their allies including the United States and other anti-community allies. This marked the second of the Indochina Wars and was widely considered to be a Cold War-era proxy war. The conflict began as a result of the Cold War tensions and the desire of the United States to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. The war was marked by extensive guerrilla warfare, including the use of tactics such as booby traps, landmines, tunnels, and large-scale conventional military operations. The war proved to be a costly and divisive conflict, despite significant military and financial support provided by the United States. Over 58,00 Americans and an estimated 3 million Vietnamese lost their lives before direct U.S. involvement ended in 1973. The war sparked widespread protests and anti-war movements in the United States and around the world. The War officially ended with the fall of Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam. The North Vietnamese Army had launched a major offensive against the South, and despite their best efforts, they were unable to repel the attack. As the North Vietnamese forces closed on Saigon, U.S. personnel and South Vietnamese officials attempted to evacuate as many people as possible from the city during a mission called Operation Frequent Wind. With the fall of Saigon, the North Vietnamese had achieved their goal of reunifying Vietnam under communist rule, and the United States suffered a significant defeat in what quickly became a highly controversial war.

“Vietnam War History.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 22 Mar. 2021, www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history.

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