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The French Indochina War 1946–54
Description
The states of Indochina had been French colonies or protectorates since the 19th century.
However, in March 1945 the Japanese interned all French troops and officials, and turned over all civil government to local authorities. The power vacuum caused by the Japanese surrender allowed the Viet Minh, a strong revolutionary organisation, to be established throughout Vietnam.
When the French returned to the north, incidents between French and VM troops were inevitable, negotiations collapsed and the French opted for a military solution. This book examines the history of the conflict and the forces of both sides.
Table of Contents
The Battlefield
The Strategic Balance
French Union Forces
Main French Combat Units
The Viet Minh
Tactical Effectiveness
Chronology of Major Operations
The Plates
Product details
| Published | Jun 20 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781472804303 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 50 b/w; 8 col |
| Series | Men-at-Arms |
| Short code | MAA 322 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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