Sino-Vietnamese War
1979 CE
China invaded northern Vietnam with 200,000 troops to 'punish' Hanoi for overthrowing the Khmer Rouge.
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War between China and Vietnam in 1979
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Conflict · East Asia
Sino-Vietnamese War
1979 CEChina invaded northern Vietnam with 200,000 troops to 'punish' Hanoi for overthrowing the Khmer Rouge. Despite capturing several border cities, the PLA suffered unexpectedly heavy casualties and withdrew after just one month, claiming to have achieved its objectives.
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