Who was the winner of the Vietnam War?

Objectively, North Vietnam – the communists – who achieved their goals of reuniting and gaining independence for the whole Vietnam won the war whereas South Vietnam under the U.S. support lost the war. read more

A person only familiar with the role the United States played in Vietnam might ask this question expecting one of two answers: "The United States won" or "Vietnam won". Unfortunately, the phrase "The Vietnam War" covers a much longer period of time in the country of Vietnam where the phrase probably has very little meaning. read more

The Vietnam war is still a source of bitter memories for many. The question of who won the Vietnam War is a contentious and emotional one, because opinions in the United States were so divided while the war was happening. read more