What is the Vietnam War?

• War between North Vietnam (Communism) and South Vietnam (Capitalism)
• Major event of Cold War
• From 1955 ~ 1975
• Also called as “War Against the America to Save the Nation”
• Over 3 million people died during the war

2 Main Forces involved :

• North Vietnam - aided and supported by USSR,China
• South Vietnam - aided and supported by US

The Main countries involved are :

• France
• USA (along with allies of US)
• USSR
• China
• Laos
• Cambodia

Causes of Vietnam war :

1. Vietnam turning into a split Communist and Democratic nation:

France was defeated in the french indochina war in 1954. This led to Vietnam splitting into Communist North and Democratic South.

1. Uprising dispute between the two: