Vietnam War By chris98 Nov 1, 1955 Vietnam becomes an independant country Period: Nov 1, 1955 to Apr 30, 1975 Vietnam War VIETNAM WAR Mar 12, 1959 Ho chi minh announces war Jul 8, 1959 First American troops died Jul 12, 1962 Australia got involved in the Vietnam War Mar 2, 1965 Bombing raids on North Vietnam commence referred to as 'Operation Rolling Thunder'. The air raids continue for three years Mar 12, 1965 Australian military troops sent to vietnam Apr 30, 1975 The Fall Of Saigon The end of the Vietnam War