Vietnamkriget

Vietnamkriget, also known as the Second Indochina War, was a major armed conflict that took place from 1 November 1955 to 30 April 1975. The war was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist countries. The conflict was a result of the broader Cold War and the ongoing struggle for independence in Vietnam from French colonial rule.

The war began with the Geneva Accords in 1954, which temporarily divided Vietnam into North and South. The North was under communist control, while the South was a democratic republic. The conflict escalated in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with the United States providing significant military and economic support to South Vietnam. The war saw intense combat, including major battles like the Battle of Khe Sanh and the Tet Offensive.

The war had a profound impact on both Vietnam and the world. It resulted in the deaths of an estimated 3.6 million people, including both military personnel and civilians. The conflict also led to significant social and political changes in Vietnam, with the reunification of the country under communist rule in 1975. The war is often cited as a turning point in the Cold War, marking the end of U.S. direct military involvement in Vietnam and the beginning of the end of the Vietnam War.