answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The US supplied the French with weapons and equipment in their fight AGAINST communism. The Viet Minh (Vietnamese Communists) were supported by the Soviets and Red Chinese.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why do The US assist the French in the Vietnam war?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

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)


US Vietnam war?

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).


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.


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 war did the US fight in the 60's?

{| |- | The US involvement in Vietnam began in the 60's. The French had been involved in the war for a long time. Vietnam War went forward for a decade. |}


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.


Vietnam war 1945-1961?

1946-1954 French War. 1961-1975 US War.


What was the longest US war before 1850?

The French and Indian War was the longest US war before 1850.The longest US war in history was the Vietnam War.


Who Aided France in the Vietnam War?

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


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

The First Indochina War or the French-Indocina War.


What event led the us in the Vietnam war?

The French Indochina War most likely led to the (so called) American Vietnam War. Because the French war divided up the country into TWO nations; North & South Vietnams. When the communist led North Vietnam attempted to take over (conquer) South Vietnam... this led to US involvment.


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).