• SAIGON (noun) Meaning: A city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina. Classified under: Nouns denoting spatial position.

What is another name for Saigon?

Ho Chi Minh City The names, Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon, are also used interchangeably across the country, with little mention of their origin. In short, although the background of these names was once a sensitive matter, the two now appear to be synonymous.

What year did Sài Gòn fall?

April 30, 1975 Fall of Saigon/Start dates

What difficulties did American soldiers face in Vietnam?

The US military did little to combat drug abuse until 1971. 1. Soldiers on both sides faced many difficulties and challenges during the Vietnam War – including climate, terrain, the complex political situation and unclear military objectives.