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MAIN PLAYERS IN THE VIETNAM WAR:
North Vietnam - COMMUNISTS; therefore they were supported by China & Russia
South Vietnam - NON-COMMUNISTS; The USA was backed up by the South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) made up of Australia, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, the UK and the US. Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Thailand actually supplied aid and troops. In addition Japan and Okinawa supplied US bases and support.
The last answer was incorrect in that the French gave up after 1954, and did not continue fighting in Vietnam.
*The VIETNAMESE HMONG (Mountain People), were also a part of the Vietnam war, but they didn't (and by definition, DON'T) belong to any one country. The Hmong, are a people that are scattered amongst many Asian countries (Laos, China, Vietnam, etc...), so one cannot attribute them as a 'Country' that fought in the Vietnam War.
These are all the nations reported to have been involved in the entire war in Vietnam (19 December 1946 - 1 August 1954, French Indo-China War to 1 November 1955 - 30 April 1975, official US involvement):
- France
- Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam)
- Republic of Vietnam (1950 "State of Vietnam, AKA South Vietnam)
- United States
- South Korea
- Soviet Union
- The UK
- People's Republic of China (mainland China)
- Republic of China (Taiwan - Cargo transport support)
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Philippines
- North Korea (200 pilot to two fighter squadrons that defended Hanoi)
- Cuba (anecdotal, as reported by Sen. John McCain and other POW's)
- Canada (Noncombatant, support roles)
- Poland (Noncombatant, support roles)
- India (Noncombatant, support roles)
- Laos (Pathet Lao)
- Cambodia (Khmer Republic and the Khmer Rouge)
- Thailand
Supporting South Vietnam were members of SEATO - United States, Australia, New Zealand, Phillipines, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Khmer Republic (later overthrown by the Khmer Rouge), Kingdom of Laos, and the Republic of China (Taiwan). Supporting the North Vietnamese to varying degrees of involvement were the Khmer Rouge (Cambodian Communist insurgents), Pathet Lao (Laotian Communist insurgents), Peoples Republic of China, and the Soviet Union.
Direct combatants were: North Vietnam vs South Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and the US.
Primarily, the Vietnam War was between South Vietnam and the incursion from North Vietnam in their attempt to unify the country under the North's communist government. Because of the U.S. membership in the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), we came to the defense of South Vietnam to preserve democracy in the region. The U.S. was aided in their efforts by Australia, Canada, Korea, Philippines, and Thailand. (Other countries had minor roles in the conflict.) Both China and the Soviet Union provided training, arms, aircraft and advisors to the North Vietnamese government.
North Vietnam fought against South Vietnam, allied with Australia, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, and the US.
France was involved at the beginning.
United States South Korea Austrelia there may have been some others
French No -- the US did not fight agains the French in the Vietnam war. The primary antagonist was North Vietnam, but troops and irregulars from Laos, Cambodia and China were all invovled.
North Vietnam, supplied by the USSR/Communist China, allied with southern guerrillas called the VC against the US, Australia, S. Korea, S. Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, and New Zealand.
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What cold war countries were involved in the Vietnam war?
The Soviet Union (USSR) supplied North Vietnam, and the US fought for South Vietnam.
What other countries have ruled Vietnam?
China, France, Japan...then the Vietnam War involving the US.
Who were the first countries in Vietnam?
The US during the American VN War.
Was vietnam in world war 1?
No, only a couple of Asian countries contributed to WW1 but Vietnam wasn't one of them. The only countries that did participate were colonies of the European countries which were involved.
Which countries were involved in the vietnam war?
France,United states of america,and vietnam no other countries because noone knew about it exept france and the U.S.A
How many countries was there in Vietnam after the Vietnam war?
After the war, there was a reunification of Vietnam. So the answer is "One country".
What countries where involed at the Vietnam war?
Vietnam , America , and Russia
Was the Vietnam war a majority rule?
The Vietnam War was part of the cold war. The cold war was between governments (Nations/Countries).
What countries were fighting in the Vietnam War?
North Vietnam/VC vs allies
Which two original countries won the Vietnam war?
North Vietnam won them.
What countries were covered during the Vietnam War?
The countries that were actually "physically" involved, and were bombed or had US aircraft crash into them, whether they were "officially" in the war or not, were: Lao's, Cambodia, North Vietnam and South Vietnam.
What cold war countries were involved in the Vietnam war?
The Soviet Union (USSR) supplied North Vietnam, and the US fought for South Vietnam.
What did Vietnam do after the Vietnam war finished?
united both countries under one flag.
Who was a leader of Vietnam country in Vietnam War?
Vietnam was split into two countries during the vietnam war, the north was ruled by Ho Chi Minh and the South by Ngo Diem.
Laos and cambodia were drawn into the vietnam war?
Laos and Cambodia were both drawn into the Vietnam War because of atrocities the people of these two countries suffered under the hands of North Vietnam. South Vietnam and other countries were trying to keep the North Vietnamese army from spreading Communism in these countries.
What countries did the US fight during the Vietnam war?
Washington was at war with Hanoi.
What were the vietnamese reactions to the Vietnam War?
As in most war torn countries, they adapted to it.
