North Vietnamese forces invaded South Vietnam, while Nixon authorized military action and the Soviet Union provided support.
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Updated Sep 20
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What happened
North Vietnamese forces invaded South Vietnam, while Nixon authorized military action and the Soviet Union provided support.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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North Vietnam
former country in Southeast Asia that existed from 1945 to 1976
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South Vietnam
former state in in Southeast Asia
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Soviet Union
former country in Eurasia (1922–1991)
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- Australian Army engaged North Vietnamese regulars as part of the Vietnam War.