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French Colonisation
France captures Saigon and extends its control into Laos and Cambodia, forming French Indochina. -
Communism and Ho Chi Minh
The Viet Minh, organised by Ho Chi Minh (returning from exile), fight French rule. -
First Vietnam War 1946 - 1954
The first French and Viet Minh war; China and the USSR support Ho Chi Minh; United States supports France (as a way to contain the spread of communism in Southest Asia). -
Second Vietnam War 1965 - 1975
United States combat troops arrive in Vietnam, beginning (Second) Vietnam War. -
Socialist Repulic of Vietnam 1976 - Today
On 2 July 1976, North and South were merged to form the Socialist Repulic of Vietnam. -
Pre - French Rule
Chinese overthrown and Viet kingdom re-established; now called Dai Viet (Great Viet) under Emperor Dinh Bo Linh. -
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Modern Vietnamese History