Invasion of Southwest Cay
During the Vietnam War, North Vietnam, South Vietnam and the Philippines had fought over control of Southwest Cay. When South Vietnam was annexed by North Vietnam and thereby ceased to exist, Vietnam preferred to take the island by force. The invasion was a success, and The Philippines lost control over the island.
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