A Brief Overview

The Vietnam War

Who was fighting?: Communist North Vietnam and allies,(China, Soviet Union, North Korea, Cuba)

            Democratic South Vietnam and allies,( United States, South Korea, Southeast Asia                Treaty Organization (SEATO), and the International Control Commission)

When did it happen?: November 1st, 1955 - April 30th, 1975

What was it all about?: The war was fought between Communist North Vietnam and the Democratic South Vietnam for control over the country.

Where did it occur?: Vietnam and surrounding countries, Laos and Cambodia

Why was the United States involved?: President Eisenhower began assisting Southern Vietnam, for he feared that if the communists won, the surrounding countries would become communist as well.