The Republic of South Vietnam (RVN) controlled themselves; hence the word "Republic."
Note: The US/allies were invited to come (asked to come) by the RVN.
To preserve their nation (the Republic of South Vietnam).
New Zealand
yes.
During the Viet War North Vietnam was a communist nation; the Republic of South Vietnam, which no longer exists, was a free democratic nation. After the war ended in 1975 both N & S Vietnam became one communist country (because North Vietnam won the war, they conquered the Republic of South Vietnam).
South Vietnam was already a sovereign nation by the time the US entered the nation. Its title was the "Republic of South Vietnam."
. . . a non-existent nation (Vietnam) .
Cambodia
vietnam
Formally it was two nations: North and South Vietnam. Yes, today it is one unified country (nation)...called Vietnam.
To prevent Communist North Vietnam from conquering the REPUBLIC of SOUTH Vietnam. To preserve the free nation of South Vietnam.
it is the french colonial empire
The (Republic of) South Vietnam (RVN) ceased to exist when it was conquered by North Vietnam on 30 April 1975. North & South Vietnam merged into one nation...Vietnam.