Vietnam War Timeline

(1955 - 1975)

The Vietnam War was a conflict in Southeast Asia that lasted from 1955 to 1975. It was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist nations. More Less

Pre-War Developments

Jul 21, 1954

U.S. Involvement and Escalation

1959

1962

Aug 2, 1964

Mar 2, 1965

1967

May 4, 1970

Major Battles and Offensives

Nov 14, 1965 - Nov 18, 1965

Jan 21, 1968 - Apr 8, 1968

Jan 30, 1968 - Feb 23, 1968

Mar 16, 1968

May 10, 1969 - May 20, 1969

Dec 18, 1972 - Dec 29, 1972

Dec 18, 1972 - Dec 29, 1972

Peace Efforts and Withdrawal

May 13, 1968

1971

1973 - 1975

Jan 27, 1973

Apr 29, 1975

Apr 30, 1975

Key Facts

  1. The Vietnam War began in 1955 and ended in 1975.
  2. The United States entered the war in 1965, sending troops to support South Vietnam.
  3. The war saw the extensive use of guerilla warfare and resulted in high casualties on both sides.
  4. The war sparked widespread anti-war protests in the United States and around the world.
  5. The Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon and the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.

Source

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