Vietnam War: A prolonged conflict from 1955 to 1975 between South Vietnam (supported by the United States) and communist North Vietnam (supported by the Soviet Union and China).
Ho Chi Minh: The leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War who sought independence for his country and led the resistance against US involvement.
Napalm: A highly flammable substance used during the Vietnam War that stuck to skin and caused severe burns. It was often dropped in large quantities during bombing campaigns like Operation Rolling Thunder.