History of Vietnam

Traditionally, the History of Vietnam dates back more than 4,000 years. But in actuality, there are no reliable sources indicating the Vietnamese or their country until roughly 2700 years ago. For most of the period from 207 BC to early 10th century, it was under the rule of successive dynasties of China. Vietnam regained independence in 939, and complete autonomy a century later. While for much of its history, Vietnam remained a vassal state to the imposing, much bigger China, it defeated three Mongolian attempts of invasion during the Yuan Dynasty, when China was under Mongolian rule. The independent period ended in mid-19th century, when the country was colonized by France. During WWII, Japan occupied Vietnam. After the war, France attempted to re-establish control but ultimately failed. The Geneva Accords partitioned the country in two. During this Cold War period, the North was supported by the People's Republic of China and the USSR, while the South was supported by the United States. Tensions quickly escalated into the Vietnam War. The war ended with the American withdrawal from Vietnam in March 1973 and the capture of Saigon in April 1975.

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Vietnam - China - Vassal - Yuan Dynasty - France - WWII - Japan - Geneva Accords - Cold War - People's Republic of China - USSR - United States - Vietnam War - Saigon

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