American officials decalred the battle a major victory against Communist supporters but media journalists stated the battle was a rout as the better armed and larger American backed ARVN army actually lost, and as a result American support began to drop.
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In 1956, it divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel into North and South Vietnam. They remained that way until the South Vietnam government surrendered to North Vietnam forces in April, 1975.
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They began to lend equipment to the Allies.
The U.S. agreed to provide weapons and supplies to the allies
The US moved from preparation to direct action