Serge,
This is very nutshell but if you are interested in starting point for more research into events and interactions then will give you a launchpad for topics to dig into...
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/vietnam/time/.../timeline1.html
Redneck cliff notes version...
Japan fucks Vietnam.
We fuck Japan.
Japan withdraws from Vietnam and French make play for it.
This pisses off the Chineese and the Vietminh.
French continue to do what French do best, pissing everyone off and getting asses kicked.
US and Soviets decide to turn it into a proxy fight as French scamper away to build relations with some Arab nations.
These events span a good 30+ years 45-75...
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