Vietnam War - Wikipedia
The Vietnam War (1 November 1955 [A 1] – 30 April 1975) was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam (Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam) and their allies.

Vietnam War | Facts, Summary, Years, Timeline, Casualties, Combatants ...
The Vietnam War (1954–75) was a conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. It was part of a larger regional conflict as well as a manifestation of the Cold War.

Vietnam War: Dates, Causes & Facts | HISTORY
The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States.

The Vietnam War: An Overview - The Wars for Viet Nam | The Wars for ...
America’s war in Vietnam ended over four decades ago, yet a number of significant and important questions remain unanswered: Why did America intervene in Vietnam? Was the conflict a civil war? Why did the United States think it could engage in nation building so far from its shores?

The Vietnam War [ushistory.org]
Eisenhower placed military advisers and CIA operatives in Vietnam, and John F. Kennedy sent American soldiers to Vietnam. Lyndon Johnson ordered the first real combat by American troops, and Richard Nixon concluded the war.

Vietnam War: Facts, Summary, and Timeline | The Enterprise World
Witness the full story of the Vietnam War (1954–1975), its causes, timeline, key battles, and staggering death toll. Learn why America’s longest war reshaped U.S. history, politics, and foreign policy.

The Vietnam War: Facts & Info About the Most Controversial US Conflict
Because the U.S. failed to achieve a military victory and the Republic of South Vietnam was ultimately taken over by North Vietnam, the Vietnam experience became known as “the only war America ever lost.” It remains a very controversial topic that continues to affect political and military decisions today.

Timeline of the Vietnam War: Key Events and Dates | Timepath
Explore the comprehensive timeline of the Vietnam War, detailing major events from the war's origins to its conclusion. Delve into the historical context, pivotal battles, and significant political milestones that defined this complex conflict from its beginning in the 1940s through the official end in 1975.

Vietnam War | National Archives
President Richard Nixon discuss the war in Vietnam with General Creighton Abrams, General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Earle Wheeler and Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird.

Vietnam War - New World Encyclopedia
The war claimed approximately 2.5 million Southeast Asian lives (including Vietnamese, Laotians, Cambodians and Thais), a large number of whom were civilians. Although it enjoyed a degree of popular support in the early years it became increasingly controversial.