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The Republic of Vietnam (Vietnamese: Việt Nam Cộng Hòa, French: République du Viêt Nam), commonly referred to asSouth Vietnam, was a state which governed southern Vietnam until 1975. It received international recognition, primarily from democratic and anti-communist nations, as the Republic of Vietnam (1955-75). Its capital was Saigon. The terms South Vietnam and North Vietnam became common usage in 1954 at the time of the Geneva Conference, which partitioned Vietnam into Viet-Minh and French zones at the 17th parallel. The United States was an ally of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.[2][3][4]
South Vietnam's origins can be traced to the French colony of Cochinchina, which consisted of the southern third of Vietnam and was a subdivision of French Indochina. After World War II, the Vietminh, led by Ho Chi Minh, proclaimed the establishment of a Communist nation in Hanoi. In 1949, non-communist Vietnamese politicians formed a rival government in Saigon led by former emperor Bao Dai. Bao Dai was deposed by Prime Minister Ngo Dinh Diem in 1955, who proclaimed himself president after a referendum. After Diem was deposed in a military coup in 1963, there was a series of short-lived military governments. General Nguyen Van Thieu led the country from 1967 until 1975. The Vietnam War began in 1959 with an uprising by Viet Congforces supplied by North Vietnam. Fighting climaxed during the Tet Offensive of 1968, when there were over 1.5 million South Vietnamese soldiers and 500,000 U.S. soldiers in South Vietnam. Despite a peace treaty concluded in January 1973, fighting continued until the North Vietnamese army overran Saigon on 30 April 1975.
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Did the north Vietnam win or the south Vietnam?
the north won and the south loss
Which Vietnam is good north or south?
The North were the communists. The South was the free republic (of South Vietnam).
How did the South Vietnam's surrender to North Vietnam develop the Vietnam War?
South Vietnam's surrender to North Vietnam is what ended the Vietnam War. The North Vietnamese had the goal of Vietnamese Unification and the surrender of South Vietnam in 1975 allowed them to achieve that objective.
Who is the dictator today in north and south Vietnam?
There is NO North Vietnam & South Vietnam today (and there hasn't been a north & south for over 30 years; when the north conquered the south, ending the war in 1975). Today's Communist Vietnam is President Triet.
The war in Vietnam in the 1960s was a battle between?
North Vietnam and South Vietnam. South Vietnam was a democratic republic and North Vietnam had a socialist government headed by a communist regime. North Vietnam was trying to defeat the democracy of South Vietnam and unify the country.
Did the north Vietnam win or the south Vietnam?
the north won and the south loss
Where do north Vietnam and south Vietnam stand relationship wise?
There IS no North and South Vietnam, only Vietnam. After the US withdrew combat forces from South Vietnam, North Vietnam violated the peace agreement, invaded and conquered South Vietnam. Game over.
Where is north of Vietnam?
North Vietnam WAS located north of the 17th parallel. South VN was south of it.
Which Vietnam is good north or south?
The North were the communists. The South was the free republic (of South Vietnam).
Where is north Vietnam?
There no longer is a North Vietnam, North Vietnam and South Vietnam were joined together after the Vietnam War.
How did the two governments of Vietnam react following of the free elections?
North Vietnam launched an invasion of South Vietnam.North Vietnam launched an invasion of South Vietnam.
How was the Vietnam War concluded?
North Vietnam defeated the South (or the North conquered the South).
How did the South Vietnam's surrender to North Vietnam develop the Vietnam War?
South Vietnam's surrender to North Vietnam is what ended the Vietnam War. The North Vietnamese had the goal of Vietnamese Unification and the surrender of South Vietnam in 1975 allowed them to achieve that objective.
Who is the dictator today in north and south Vietnam?
There is NO North Vietnam & South Vietnam today (and there hasn't been a north & south for over 30 years; when the north conquered the south, ending the war in 1975). Today's Communist Vietnam is President Triet.
The war in Vietnam in the 1960s was a battle between?
North Vietnam and South Vietnam. South Vietnam was a democratic republic and North Vietnam had a socialist government headed by a communist regime. North Vietnam was trying to defeat the democracy of South Vietnam and unify the country.
How did the government of Vietnam react following the free election?
North Vietnam launched an invasion of South Vietnam.North Vietnam launched an invasion of south Vietnam.
What was the result of the Vietnam War for North and South Vietnam?
The North invaded the South and defeated them (conquered them).
