Military History of Vietnam

Vietnam’s military history is marked by resilience and strategic adaptation. It includes ancient conflicts like resisting Chinese domination, colonial struggles against France, and a prolonged, intense conflict during the Vietnam War (1955-1975) involving North and South Vietnam, with heavy U.S. involvement. The North’s guerrilla tactics and the extensive use of terrain helped them succeed against better-equipped forces. After reunification under communist rule, Vietnam focused on rebuilding. Its military history reflects a pattern of overcoming external invasions and internal struggles, emphasizing guerrilla warfare, resilience, and strategic use of terrain to defend sovereignty.