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Vietnam (a country within Indochina) was a French colony (just as the United States had been a colony of Great Britain). During WWII, Japan occupied French Indochina. When Japan surrendered, ending WWII; France returned to her former colony. Vietnam resisted the move, and war ensued from 1946 until 1954.
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Why did the US first support vietminh then the French?
The Americans were fighting the Japanese at the time and the vietminh were also fighting for independance hoping to gain the U.S. as a ally after the war . After WW II the Americans were afraid of the communist influence of the vietminh and decided that backing the French rule was a better decision wich could be adapted to a freely elected pro US form of government .
Who led the Vietminh at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu?
The Vietminh, or Vietnamese nationalists, fought against the Japanese troops which occupied Vietnam during World War II. Vo Nguyen Giap led the Vietminh troops.
The Mexican war was prompted by the annixation of?
I not sure but the Mexican war was prompted by the annexation of Texas. I hope this help!
Similarity between World War 1 and Vietnam War?
There was a lot of similarity to trench warfare in that US forces were often dug in or placed into positions like fire bases that the Vietminh regularly shelled.
Where was the french and Indian war held?
The French and Indian War was the North American conflict in a larger imperial war between Great Britain and France known as the Seven Years' War. The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
Did the US provide aid to the Vietminh during the French Indochina War?
No , the US assisted the French .
Who won the war between the french and Vietnam?
The war between France and Vietminh(communist government army in North Vietnam) was ended by the victory of Vietminh which led by Ho Chi Minh. China and Soviet Union were also contributed on the Vietminh side to fight France. So they also had a factor in ended the war. France remained no more power in the Indochina after this war.
What was the conflict between the Vietminh and the country of France?
look it up in the Vietnam war France did something
Did Great Britain provide aid to the Vietminh during the French Indochina War?
No, there was no reason to do so. Britain helped French troops in 1945 just after the end of WW2.
Who saw the occupation of french Indochina Indonesia Malaya and the Philippines as an opportunity?
Ho Chi Minh saw the Japanese occupation as an opportunity to organize the Vietminh. When the Japanese withdrew after World War II, he and the Vietminh declared Vietnamese independence.
Why did the US first support vietminh then the French?
The Americans were fighting the Japanese at the time and the vietminh were also fighting for independance hoping to gain the U.S. as a ally after the war . After WW II the Americans were afraid of the communist influence of the vietminh and decided that backing the French rule was a better decision wich could be adapted to a freely elected pro US form of government .
Which battle became a turning point of the war because it prompted the French to join the patriots?
Saratoga
Who led the Vietminh at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu?
The Vietminh, or Vietnamese nationalists, fought against the Japanese troops which occupied Vietnam during World War II. Vo Nguyen Giap led the Vietminh troops.
Which battle became a turning point of the war because it prompted he french to join the patriots?
Battle of Saratoga
Was the French and Indian war was between the French and the Indians?
No, the war was between the French/Indians (VS) British...
What was the issue between the French and Indian War?
what was the issue between the french and indian war?
What first battle French and Indian War?
The French and Indian War was a war between the French and Indians
