Historical Events tagged with "trường sa islands"
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Military & Warfare
North Vietnamese Army Captures Trường Sa Islands
April 29th, 1975 49 years ago
The North Vietnamese army completed its takeover of the Trường Sa Islands, marking a significant territorial gain in the context of the Vietnam War. The islands were previously under the control of South Vietnam. Following the collapse of the South Vietnamese government, the North Vietnamese forces were able to assert dominance over the archipelago, further consolidating their position in the South China Sea. This action exemplified the broader military strategy employed during the final days of the Vietnam War.
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