North Vietnam
What was the capital of Northern Vietnam?
Hanoi
What was the capital of Southern Vietnam?
Saigon
What event in 1954 split Vietnam into two divided countries?
The Geneva conference.
What was Northern Vietnam Referred to as during the war?
The democratic Republic of Vietnam. (D.R.V)
Who was the communist state of north Vietnam backed by?
The Soviet Union and China.
Who fired first to start the battle of Tokin.
The northern Vietnamese fired upon 2 U.S destroyers.
Who was the leader of Northern Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh
What was Southern Vietnam Referred to as during the Vietnam war?
The Republic of Vietnam (R.V.N)
What war was the precursor to the Vietnam war?
The Indochina war.
When did Ngo Dihn Diem get assassinated?
November 2nd, 1963
Who became Leader of Northern Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh died?
Le Duan.
Who took presidency following the assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem?
Ngu Yem Van Thieu.