USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of China supported the north, while the United States was determined to maintain an independent, non-communist South Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-2: -North Vietnam was supported by the Soviet Union, China, and other communist allies; South Vietnam was supported by the United States, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, and other anti-communist allies.

Detailed explanation-3: -China, in particular, also played an important role in the Vietnam wars during 1950 1975. China militarily supported North Vietnam by fighting South Vietnam and the United States in the Vietnam War.

Detailed explanation-4: -China and the Soviet Union provided massive military and economic aid to North Vietnam, which enabled North Vietnam to fight first the French and then the Americans. Chinese aid to North Vietnam between 1950 and 1970 is estimated at $20 billion.

Detailed explanation-5: -As the original communist state, the Soviet Union aided North Vietnam, with increasing support in the late 1960s. While the U.S.S.R. supplied some troops, their biggest contribution was in weaponry.