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Initially, the country was led by a man having the surname "Diem." He was a Roman Catholic who was supported by the USA and who was, at least in theory, democratically elected. In the mid-1960s, Diem lost US support and also managed to alienate many in Vietnam, especially Buddhists. He was assassinated in a military coup. After that, power shifted among a cadre of generals: General Minh, General Thieu, and General Khanh were the most prominent. It was General Minh who actually surrendered to the Communists at the end of the war.
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BlakeFrance originally, then Japan and France jointly, then Japan only as the French were removed from power. When the war ended it was agreed that the Japanese in South Vietnam would surrender to the US, and the Japanese in North Vietnam would surrender to China.
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What nation ruled Vietnam before World War 2?
France
What country ruled over Vietnam from 1800 until World War 2?
Vietnam was a French colony up until World War 2, when Japan invaded it. The Vietnamese were able to fight off the Japanese. After the war, France attempted to retake Vietnam, which created North and South Vietnam, leading to the Vietnam War.
Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!
What other countries have ruled Vietnam?
China, France, Japan...then the Vietnam War involving the US.
What does the soldier in the Vietnam's women's memorial signify?
The statue represents the US Military Nurses that served in the Vietnam War. The roles of women during the Vietnam War, were the same as portrayed during the Korean War (see films: MASH), WWII, and World War I.
