Historical Events tagged with "border skirmishes"
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Military & Warfare
Sino-Vietnamese War Commences
February 17th, 1979 46 years ago
The Sino-Vietnamese War began with China's invasion of Vietnam. Tensions rose after Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia in 1978 and the subsequent establishment of a pro-Vietnamese government there. China, concerned about Vietnam's growing influence in the region, launched military operations on the northern borders of Vietnam. The conflict lasted about a month, characterized by border skirmishes and significant troop movements.
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