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VIETNAM WAR
1954 - 1975
"Vietnam War." Online Map/Still. Encyclopędia Britannica.
Who fought?
North Vietnam vs. South Vietnam
In detail:
Communist government of North Vietnam, Viet Cong of South Vietnam,
Soviet Union, China vs. Government of South Vietnam, United
States, South Korea, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand.
Why did they fight?
North Vietnam wanted a unified Vietnam with South Vietnam under a
communist government. South Vietnam didn't.
Who won?
North Vietnam.
Casualties
North Vietnam lost 2 million civilians and 1.1 million soldiers
South Vietnam lost 2 million civilians and 250,000 soldiers
The US lost 58,200 soldiers (some were Canadians)
South Korea lost 4,000 soldiers
Thailand lost 350 soldiers
Australia lost 500 soldiers
New Zealand lost 40 soldiers
Vietnam War Timeline
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costs of major US wars in comparison.
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