Korea was the first shooting war, in 1950. The civil war in China had just ended when North Korea attacked South Korea.
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Was a Cold War conflict. A protracted military conflict (1954-1975) between South Vietnam, supported by United States forces, and Communist North Vietnam. The war resulted in a North Vietnamese victory and unification of Vietnam under Communist rule.
The Allies provided aid to anti-communist forces during the Cold War primarily to contain the spread of communism, which they viewed as a direct threat to democratic governments and capitalist economies. Supporting these forces was seen as essential to maintaining a balance of power and preventing the expansion of Soviet influence. Additionally, aiding anti-communist groups aligned with the Allies’ broader geopolitical strategies and interests in various regions around the world.
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Miles of underground tunnels dug by communist forces in South Vietnam, near the city of Cu Chi.
The war was largely between local Communist forces, backed by USSR and China, and anti-Communist forces, backed by USA and other Western-style democracies. This made it part of the greater global struggle between Communist regimes and those that opposed them.
A communist (North Vietnamese Army) victory united them. The "Non-communist forces" had been conquered (defeated).
A communist (North Vietnamese Army) victory united them. The "Non-communist forces" had been conquered (defeated).
In 1928, China was in the midst of a civil war between the pro-democracy Nationalist forces and the Communist forces. It was not until 1949 that Mainland China was united under one government with the victory of the Communist Forces and the flight of the Nationalist forces to Taiwan.
France and the nationalist communist forces led by Ho Chi Minh.
South Vietnam was overrun by communist forces.
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Support ANSF by coordinating international efforts to train, equip, and sustain their forces.
To stop the communist forces from reuniting Korea under a communist government
A communist (North Vietnamese Army) victory united them. The "Non-communist forces" had been conquered (defeated).
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