The Vietnam War was a proxy conflict rooted in the ideological rivalry of the Cold War. Comment.
Introduction
Vietnam war was fought in 1970s when the world was witnessing Cold War between 2 power blocks led by USA and USSR.
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Main Body
As Vietnam war as a proxy conflict: 1) It was a result of post world war ii division of colonies spheres of influence between the allied powers. 2) USSR Northern Vietnam under USSR sphere of influence developed communist way of life. 3) Whereas, southern Vietnam under USA's sphere of influence developed capitalism way of life.
interfering with troops and weapons. 2) Unification of Vietnam and continuation of communist regime. Thus Vietnam war, was part of larger conflict of cold war which also included Korean war, Cuban missile crisis to. The peace was finally established with the fall of Berlin wall in 1990.
Conclusion
Thus Vietnam war was part of larger conflict of cold war which also included Korean war, Cuban missile crisis. The peace was finally established with the fall of Berlin wall in 1990.
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- Clearly identifies proxy conflict concept
- Explains ideological basis
- Mentions post-WWII context
- Contrasts two systems
Ritu Goyal
History of the World
World Wars and Cold War
Vietnam War as proxy conflict
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