North Vietnam also authorized the construction of what would become known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail to supply the Viet Cong in South Vietnam. Armed encounters between the Viet Cong and the government of South Vietnam became more frequent and with larger numbers involved. read more
There was no "dictator" of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The Democratic Republic of Vietnam North Vietnam) was led by Ho Chi Minh until his death in 1969 when Le Duan became the leader. The Government of Vietnam or Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) was originally led by Ngo Dinh Diem until his assassination in 1963. read more