Indochina War

The Indochina War mainly refers to two conflicts in Southeast Asia: the First Indochina War (1946–1954), where Vietnamese forces fought against French colonial rule, leading to Vietnamese independence; and the subsequent Vietnam War (1955–1975), involving North Vietnam, supported by communist allies, fighting against South Vietnam and its U.S. backers. These wars were driven by desires for independence, national sovereignty, and ideological differences during the Cold War. The conflicts resulted in significant loss of life and shaped the political landscape of Vietnam and the wider region.