Background (12 set 1887 ano – 12 set 1954 ano)
Descrição:
- French colony for long until Japan takes over during WWII
- US helps Ho Chi Ming throw off Japan
BUT
US allows France to take over Vietnam again after WWII
Vietnam beats the French after 9 years and becomes independent
Peace agreement splits Vietnam into North (Communist) and South
- caviot that after 2 years, a full Vietnam election would take place
Vietcong (South Vietnamese Guerilla fighters) try to overthrow South Vietnam government to make it Communist
Adicionado na linha do tempo:
Data:
12 set 1887 ano
12 set 1954 ano
~ 67 years