The Indochina Wars refer to a series of conflicts in Southeast Asia, primarily involving Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The first war, known as the First Indochina War (1946-1954), was fought between the French colonial forces and the Vietnamese nationalist group, the Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh. This war ended with the Geneva Accords, which temporarily divided Vietnam into North and South. The second conflict, the Vietnam War (1955-1975), saw North Vietnam, supported by the Soviet Union and China, fighting against South Vietnam, backed by the United States and other allies. This war was marked by intense battles and significant civilian suffering, ultimately leading to the fall of Sa