The partition of Vietnam into two separate nations, North Vietnam and South Vietnam, was a pivotal moment in the history of the Vietnam War.

This division, which occurred in 1954, was the result of a complex set of historical events that had been unfolding for decades.

The origins of this partition can be traced back to the end of World War II and the collapse of the French colonial empire in Indochina.

As the French withdrew, a power vacuum emerged, and various factions, including the communist-led Viet Minh, vied for control of the region. - https://vietnamfocusguide.com/blog/when-vietnam-was-divided-into-two-nations/?unique_id_q5gbm2i8

"The Partition of Vietnam: Exploring the Historical Roots of a Divided Nation"