# Vietnam: How a Guerrilla War Became a Superpower Showdown

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Podcast: [The Rest of History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-of-history-7616377)
Published: 2026-06-15T14:25:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we explore how the conflict in Vietnam, initially a guerrilla war for independence, escalated into a major proxy battle between the United States and the Soviet Union. We'll examine the key turning points and the international implications of this dramatic transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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