Vietnam

History

Main article: History of Vietnam

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Vietnam's history dates back more than 4,000 years. 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. For much of its history, Vietnam remained a vassal state in the threatening shadow of its much bigger northern neighbour, China. However, during the rule of the Tran Dynasty, it defeated three Mongolian attempts of invasion by China's Yuan Dynasty. The independent period ended in mid-19th century, when the country was colonized by France.

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China - Vassal - Tran Dynasty - Yuan Dynasty - France

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During World War II, Japan occupied Vietnam. When the war ended, France attempted to re-establish control but ultimately failed. The Geneva Accords subsequently divided the country into North Vietnam and South Vietnam, seperated by a demilitarized zone.

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World War II - Japan - Geneva Accords - North Vietnam - South Vietnam - Demilitarized zone

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During the Cold War, the North was supported by the People's Republic of China and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics while the South was supported by the United States of America and other western countries. Tensions quickly escalated into the Vietnam War. The war continued until the Paris Peace Accords on January 27, 1973, which formally recognized the sovereignty of both sides.

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Cold War - People's Republic of China - Union of Soviet Socialist Republics - The United States of America - Vietnam War - Paris Peace Accords - January 27 - 1973

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American troops were withdrawn by March 29, 1973. By April 30, 1975, communist forces overtook South Vietnam and by 1976, Vietnam was officially unified under the North Vietnamese government as "The Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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March 29 - 1973 - April 30 - 1975 - 1976

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In late 1978, Cambodian people ,with the support of Vietnamese Army, removed the Khmer Rouge from power. Only one month later, however, partially in retaliation, China launched a short-lived incursion into Vietnam: the Sino-Vietnamese War.

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1978 - Khmer Rouge - China - Sino-Vietnamese War

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