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1961intheVietnamWar

Name: 1961 in the Vietnam War
Start: 1961

1961–

In 1961, an interstate war occurred between Laos and Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

OUTCOME

ONGOING

Era

1961–

SIDES

⚔ CONFLICT INTERSTATE WAR

⚔ Cold War · 1945–1991 is part of this war

Anti-Communist forces: Kingdom of Laos Republic of China

Communist forces: Viet Cong Pathet Lao

Duration: Ongoing Participants: 3 countries

01 / Overview

1961 in the Vietnam War

Date

1961–present

Type

interstate war

Duration

Ongoing

Participants

Outcome

ongoing

Parent War

02 / Sides

Belligerents 3 participants

Anti-Communist forces: Kingdom of Laos Republic of China

03 / Outcomes

Outcome & Human Cost

⚡Ongoing

Side / Country	Military	Civilian	Displaced
Vietnam	4,004	—	—

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