The Vietnam War: 1955-1973
Vietnam was the longest war in American history and the most unpopular American war of the 20th century.
Dates
1955-1973
Location
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Result
North Vietnamese
Troop Strength
South Vietnam: 850,00
United States: 540,000
South Korea: 50,000
Others: 80,000 plus
Casualties
-South Vietnam: 200,000 – 400,000 civilians
170,000-220,000 military
Over 1 million wounded
-United States:
58,200 dead
300,000 wounded
-North Vietnam:
50,000 plus civilian dead
400,000-1 million military dead.
Over 500,000 wounded
1955-1973
Location
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Result
North Vietnamese
Troop Strength
South Vietnam: 850,00
United States: 540,000
South Korea: 50,000
Others: 80,000 plus
Casualties
-South Vietnam: 200,000 – 400,000 civilians
170,000-220,000 military
Over 1 million wounded
-United States:
58,200 dead
300,000 wounded
-North Vietnam:
50,000 plus civilian dead
400,000-1 million military dead.
Over 500,000 wounded