-
French Invasion in Vietnam
The French invaded Vietnam and made Vietnam into a colony. -
The founding of the Indochinese Communist Party
Ho Chi Minh helps found the Indochinese Party -
Japanese Invasion
Japanese troops invade Vietnam -
The founding of the Viet Minh
Ho Chi Minh established the Viet Minh, it is the league for the independence of Vietnam. -
Support
Viet Minh recieve military advisors and weapons from China.
The United States give $15 million dollara to support France in Vietnam. -
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu
The French are defeated by the Vietnamese forces in this battle that lasted 55 days long.
3,000 French troops killed, 8,000 wounded.
8,000 Viet Minh troops killed, 12,000 wounded. -
Changes in South Vietnam
South Vietnam declares itself the Republic of Vietnam. Ngo Dinh Diem becomes there newly elected president. -
Viet Cong
The Viet Cong A.K.A. the National Liberation Front (NLF) is established in South Vietnam. -
Assassination
The president of South Vietnam, Ngo Dinh Diem, is assassinated during a coup. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
A U.S. aerial bombing campaign of Northern Vietnam begins. -
New Allies
North Vietnamese troops join forces with the Viet Cong to launch the Tet Offensive, they attacke abou 100 South Vietnamese cities, towns, and villages. -
Massacre
American troops kill hundreds of Vietnamese civilians at the town of Mai Lai. -
A Change
General William Westmoreland, the general in charge of the U.s. troops in Vietnam was replaced by General Creighton Abrams. -
Secret Revealed
The American Civilians have found out about the massacre at Mai Lai. They are furious and started a global outrage. -
The First Withdrawal
President Nixon, the 37th president of the United States orders the first of the many American soldiers in Vietnam to be withdrawn from Vietnam. -
The Death of Ho Chi Minh
The communist leader, Ho Chi Minh dies at the age of 79. -
Easter Offensive
The Viet Cong cross the demilitary zone (DMZ) to assault South Vietnam. -
The Last Withdrawal
The last of the American troops in Vietnam are taken home. -
The Siege
North Vietnam launches an all out attack on South Vietnam. -
Surrender
South Vietnam surrenders to the communists. -
The Socialist Reoublic of Vietnam
Vietnam is unified as a communist country. -
Vietnam Veteran Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington D.C.
