This war followed the First Indochina War (1946--54) and was fought between North Vietnam--supported by the Soviet Union, China and other communist allies--and the government of South Vietnam--supported by the United States, Philippines and other anti-communist allies.
This war followed the First Indochina War (1946--54). This war was fought between North Vietnam. This war was supported by the Soviet Union. This war was supported by China. This war was supported by other communist allies--and the government of South Vietnam. This war was supported by the United States. This war was supported by Philippines. This war was supported by other anti-communist allies.