No, the Vietnam War did not start over a bet. The conflict arose from a complex mix of colonial history, Cold War dynamics, and the struggle between communism and anti-communism in Southeast Asia. The war escalated following the division of Vietnam into North and South, with the North supported by communist allies and the South backed by the United States and other anti-communist nations. Ultimately, it was a serious geopolitical struggle rather than a trivial matter like a bet.
To prevent Communist North Vietnam from taking over the free Republic of South Vietnam.
1955 South Vietnam.
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
The war was fought against COMMUNISM; North Vietnam was communist & trying to take over SOUTH Vietnam which was NOT communist.
The Vietnam War was part of the cold war. To prevent Communist North Vietnam from taking over the Republic of South Vietnam.
To prevent Communist North Vietnam from taking over the free Republic of South Vietnam.
1955 South Vietnam.
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
What year did the vietnam war start
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The Vietnam War lasted for over 19 years. It began on November 1, 1955 and ended on April 30, 1975. The result was a victory for North Vietnam.
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Australia never fought Vietnam.
The war was fought against COMMUNISM; North Vietnam was communist & trying to take over SOUTH Vietnam which was NOT communist.
The "Air War" was fought over North Vietnam. The "Ground War" was fought in South Vietnam.
We can learn never to start a war.
Vietnam was part of the cold war.