This is a timeline of the causes and outcomes of the Vietnam War, which lasted from 1945 to 1975. From the declaration of independence by Ho Chi Minh and the division of Vietnam to the US involvement and the eventual fall of Saigon, the war left a devastating impact on the country and its people.

Originally released by Makematic, 2023. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 02, 2023.