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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 started
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 Southeast Asia). -
First Vietnam War ended
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 Southeast Asia. -
Second Vietnam War started
United States combat troops arrive in Vietnam, beginning (Second) Vietnam War. -
Second Vietnam War ended
United States combat troops arrive in Vietnam, beginning (Second) Vietnam War. -
Socialist Republic of Vietnam started
On 2 July 1976, North and South were merged to form the "Socialist Republic of Vietnam". -
Socialist Republic of Vietnam continue...
On 2 July 1976, North and SOuth were merged to form the "Socialist Republic of Vietnam". -
Pre-French Rule
Chinese overthrown and Viet kingdom re-sestablished; now called Dai Viet (Great Viet) under Emperor Dinh Bo Linh. -
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Vietnamese History