Vietnam War context

The Vietnam War was a conflict from the 1950s to 1975, primarily between communist North Vietnam and non-communist South Vietnam. It was part of the Cold War struggle between the U.S. and its allies versus the Soviet Union and China, aiming to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. The U.S. initially supported South Vietnam with troops and aid, but the war became highly contentious domestically, leading to widespread protests. Ultimately, North Vietnam unified the country under communism in 1975, marking a significant moment in Cold War geopolitics and Cold War history.