Vietnam War until 1968. Vietnam Controlled by France until WW2 –Japan took it during WW2, opposed by the Viet Minh.
Vietnam “two rice bowls at the opposite ends of a carrying pole” Song Coi (red river) delta to the north Mekong River delta in the south population in.
The Vietnam Conflict: A History. Map of Vietnam History of Vietnam Fought to remain independent of foreign conquerors Ruled by China for centuries France.