The French Indochina War 1946-1954 (aka 1st Indochina War).
For a time after WWII and to the end of the 50's, France occupied and controlled Vietnam. Because of the Michellin rubber tree plantations and other assets, France had an economic interest in controling (ruling) Vietnam.
After WW2 France reoccupied Vietnam which had been largely liberated from Japanese rule by the Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh. After the defeat of the French in 1954 the U.S. became increasingly interested in Vietnam and, in the longer term, involved.
The Vietnam War ended on April 30th, 1975.
It ended in 1889
how come the united states did not invade north vietnam to end the war
The French used direct rule to govern Vietnam.
I believe it was because, the French were defeated by the Viet Minh rebels, which marked the end of French involvement in Vietnam. The Vietminh defeated the French and ended colonial rule.
For a time after WWII and to the end of the 50's, France occupied and controlled Vietnam. Because of the Michellin rubber tree plantations and other assets, France had an economic interest in controling (ruling) Vietnam.
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu, fought between March and May 1954, marked the end of French colonial rule in Vietnam. The Viet Minh, led by General Vo Nguyen Giap, decisively defeated French forces, leading to the Geneva Accords, which resulted in the division of Vietnam into North and South. This battle significantly shifted the balance of power in the region and paved the way for the later conflict involving the United States.
After WW2 France reoccupied Vietnam which had been largely liberated from Japanese rule by the Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh. After the defeat of the French in 1954 the U.S. became increasingly interested in Vietnam and, in the longer term, involved.
Words that end in -tion usually come from Latin, while words that end in -sion usually come from Latin or French. There isn't a strict rule, but -tion is more common and originates from Latin verbs ending in -tio, while -sion more often comes from Latin or French words ending in -sio or -sion.
The Vietnam War ended on April 30th, 1975.
It ended in 1889
NVA tanks invaded Saigon and captured that city (the capital of South Vietnam).
in 1858
how come the united states did not invade north vietnam to end the war
The battle and the annihilation of the French Garrison symbolized the end of French Colonial rule in Indochina .