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French Indochina War 1946-54, The

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - Post World War II

MSRP old price: $20.00


Product Info

Title
French Indochina War 1946-54, The
Publisher
Category
Author
Martin Windrow
Publish Year
1998
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2077040952
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA322
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA322

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 organization, 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.