The Vietnam War, technically, began long before France or the US became involved. The early motivations were due to religious and political disagreements. In the 1960's and 70's the Allied nations fought in Vietnam to stop the spread of communism.
1963
It started in 1954.If one could think about direct army involvement then it would be Oct. 27, 1932 US. establishes the Military Assistance Advisory Group, Indochina (MAAG) in Saigon to aid the French military
Two: 1st Indochina War (French Indochina War) & 2nd Indochina War (America's Vietnam War).
The 1st Indochina War was to oust the French; the 2nd Indochina War was to oust the US. Both Indochina Wars involved the communists.
France was the only European Nation fighting in the 1st Indochina War (also known as the French Indochina War or French War).
French Indochina War started in '46. AKA "1st Indochina War."
The First Indochina War started in 1946 and ended in 1954.
1963
It started in 1954.If one could think about direct army involvement then it would be Oct. 27, 1932 US. establishes the Military Assistance Advisory Group, Indochina (MAAG) in Saigon to aid the French military
Two: 1st Indochina War (French Indochina War) & 2nd Indochina War (America's Vietnam War).
The 1st Indochina War was to oust the French; the 2nd Indochina War was to oust the US. Both Indochina Wars involved the communists.
French Indochina War or 1st Indochina War.
Second Indochina War
The Vietnam War, also referred to as the Second Indochina War, was going on in the 1960s. The war lasted from 1955 to 1975.
France was the only European Nation fighting in the 1st Indochina War (also known as the French Indochina War or French War).
The US phase of the The Vietnam War, (also known as the Second Indochina War) lasted from 1963 to 1975. (It actually started in 1959 but the US was not involved then). Not sure about 1963, however the Vietnam War covered 1961-1975, hope this helped.
The Vietnam War (also called the Second Indochina War) lasted from September 26, 1959 to April 30, 1975.