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North Vietnam and South Vietnam. N. Vietnam wanted communism to take over, but S. Vietnam didn't. So on N. Vietnam's side were Russia and China, and a group of rebellious ppl called Vietcong. They were called the Communists. On S. Vietnam's side was the U.S. and SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, consists of Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, and The Philippines.)
North against the South.

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Only one nation won the Viet War; North Vietnam. Interesting question, which two nations did you have in mind?


Laos and cambodia were drawn into the vietnam war?

Laos and Cambodia were both drawn into the Vietnam War because of atrocities the people of these two countries suffered under the hands of North Vietnam. South Vietnam and other countries were trying to keep the North Vietnamese army from spreading Communism in these countries.


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Laos and Cambodia.


Was the Vietnam war a civil war?

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Who were the two countries involved war?

Primary combatants were US & North Vietnam; especially the air war over the North.

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Laos and cambodia were drawn into the vietnam war?

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North Vietnam and South Vietnam. Also, to name just a few: the USA, China, Russia, South Korea, Australia, France, and England. A great many countries fought in the Vietnam War from 1945 to 1975.


Was it actually a war Vietnam war?

Dictionary:War- Armed conflict between two or more nations. Vietnam War: United States vs North Vietnam. It computes.


When did the Vietnam civil war between the north and south begin?

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What two neutral countries did Nixon bomb during the Vietnam war?

Laos and Cambodia.


Was the Vietnam war a civil war?

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How does the cold war relate to the Vietnam War?

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Who were the two countries involved war?

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