Conflict between French colonial forces and the Viet Minh begins, setting the stage for later struggles including the Vietnam War.
Agreement that temporarily divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel, leading to increased tensions and eventually the Vietnam War.
Major escalation of conflict between North Vietnamese forces and the United States-backed South Vietnam.
A major coordinated series of attacks by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces during the Vietnam War.
Treaty intended to establish peace in Vietnam and end the war, though fighting continued afterward.
The US Special Forces reach Nam to begin operations against Vietcong insurgents.
US forces engage Vietcong units in the Song Be province, establishing friendly fire protocols and engagement tactics.
US troops assist local villagers in defending their settlement from Vietcong attacks, building trust and gathering intelligence.
A major search and destroy mission is launched to locate and eliminate Vietcong camps in dense jungle terrain.
US forces uncover an extensive network of Vietcong tunnels, revealing their strategic underground operations.
Vietcong forces launch a surprise ambush on US patrols along the Song Be River, resulting in heavy fighting.
US troops coordinate efforts with Montagnard tribesmen to gather intelligence and conduct joint operations.
Following a strong Vietcong counterattack, US forces execute a tactical withdrawal and extraction to safety.
