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During the cold war the US would support "almost" anyone that resisted communism.

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Who Aided France in the Vietnam War?

The US aided France during the 1st Indochina War, aka French Indochina War, aka the French War.


The Indochina War was waged to regain Vietnam?

The 1st Indochina War was to oust the French; the 2nd Indochina War was to oust the US. Both Indochina Wars involved the communists.


Did the US provide aid to the Vietminh during the French Indochina War?

No , the US assisted the French .


First conflict to the Vietnam war?

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The French Vietnam War was 1946-1954 (also known as the 1st Indochina War). The US Vietnam War was 1961-1973 (also known as the 2nd Indochina War).


What was the Vietnam war called before the US got involved?

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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.


Why did the US States place trade restrictions on Japan before World war II?

Because Japan invaded French Indochina


When did Vietnam originate?

The 20th century Vietnam originated in 1954 as North & South VN; from the 1st Indochina War/aka French Indochina War. The Vietnam of the 21st century originated in 1975; from the 2nd Indochina War/aka American Vietnam War (or US Vietnam War).


What happened during the Vietnam revolution?

There were 3 wars involving Vietnam in the 20th Century: 1. Guerilla warfare against the Japanese during WWII (1941-1945), with US assistance. 2. The French Indochina War (1946-1954); French Vietnam War. 3. The US Indochina War (1961-1973); US Vietnam War.


What were the reasons for the US involvement in the first indochina war?

The US gave material aid the French during their First Indochina War 1946-1954. Because the their enemy was COMMUNIST supported. The US was too busy fighting in Korea (1950-1953) to supply further assistance.


Did the US support French efforts to maintain control of French Indochina in the late 1940s?

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