Vietnam, 1955–1975
Following decades of colonial rule and conflict, Vietnam became the stage for one of the most contentious and brutal wars of the Cold War era.
The North, led by Ho Chi Minh and supported by the Soviet Union and China, sought to unify the country under communism.
The South, backed by the United States and allied nations, fought to prevent communist expansion.
The war was marked by guerrilla tactics, intense jungle warfare, and significant civilian suffering.
Figures such as General Võ Nguyên Giáp and General William Westmoreland shaped the conflict's course.
Despite massive military efforts, the U.S. withdrew in 1973, and by 1975, North Vietnam achieved reunification.
The Vietnam War left deep scars, raising questions about intervention, ideology, and the cost of war.