====== A Tale of Vietnam : The Dragon and the Phoenix ======

A [[late 20th century]] [[Vietnam|Vietnam timeline]], created by [[offtopic:La Rouge Beret]]. 

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==== Premise and POD ====

Dr. Phan is chosen as Prime Minister for South Vietnam rather than Mr. Diem. A slew of butterflies ensure to maintain a surviving South Vietnamese state.

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==== Versions ====

So far, the timeline has had two different versions:

**a.)** The **original, Mk I version**, now **abandoned**. It can be read [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=230222|here]].

**b.)** The **current, Mk II version**, which you can read [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=269813|here]]. This version includes the creation of a stronger non-communist political structure within Southern Vietnam. 

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==== Successor ====

The characters and overall themes have been incorporated into //**[[timelines:Twelve Minutes to Midnight]]**//.

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==== Navigation ====

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