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Military advisors from the People's Republic of China begin assisting the Viet Minh. Their weapons, expertise, and laborers transform the Viet Minh from a guerrilla force into a regular army.
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The US creates a Military Assistance and Advisory Group to screen French requests for aid, advice on strategies, and training for Vietnamese soldiers.
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The Vietnam War begins. It was a fight between North Vietnam (supported by China and other communiest allies) and the government of South Vietnam (supported by the US and other anti-communist allies).
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US combat units regularly deploy beginning in 1965. They crossed international borders, heavily bombing Loas and Cambodia.
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The Paris Peace Accords were signed by all parties in January, but it did nothing to stop the fighting.
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Direct U.S military involvement ends because of the Case-Church Amendemtn passed by U.S. Congress.
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The North Vietnamese Army captures Saigon, which marks the end of the war.
