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Communist factions rebelled against the French established government and started what became the Vietnamese War. Of course, one could say the French had no business there in the first place, but they had been there for many years.
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What was the French connection to Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
The French had fought there from 1946 to 1954; 1st Indochina War or French Indochina War.
Who did Vietnam go to the war with the french?
French Indochina War (1946-1954).
Did France loose the Vietnam war?
Yes. Vietnam was a French colony. They lost a Vietnam War and were thrown out of Vietnam before America tried to win a war in Vietnam. America also lost a Vietnam War.
Why is the Vietnam war often called the 'American war'?
One of the main reasons was to separate the Vietnam War from the French War or French Vietnam War (which is often referred to as the French Indochina War; and lately, the 1st Indochina War). To makes things simple: The French Indochina War and the US (American) Vietnam War, might be the easiest way to remember it.
How did the abolitionists affect South Carolina?
they sarted a war with them
What did the french do during the Vietnam war?
Their war was '46 to '54.
First conflict to the Vietnam war?
The French fought the 1st Indochina War (1946-1954). (Also known as the French-Vietnam War). The US fought the 2nd Indochina War (1961-1973). (Also known as the US-Vietnam War)
How did Cambodia gain its independence?
The French gave it to them after the French Vietnam War.
How many Vietnam wars were there?
Two: 1st Indochina War (French Indochina War) & 2nd Indochina War (America's Vietnam War).
Which country fought a war in Vietnam just before the US?
Vietnam was a French colony. The people went to war with France to gain their independence.
Was Vietnam's division a result of the Vietnam War?
It was the result of the 1st Indochina War, aka French Indochina War (1946-1954).
What was the french's role in the Vietnam war?
They fought a war there to retain the country.
