The French Indochina War 1946–54
Download or Read eBook The French Indochina War 1946–54 PDF written by Martin Windrow and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Martin Windrow |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 125 |
Release | : 2013-06-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781472804303 |
ISBN-13 | : 1472804309 |
Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The French Indochina War 1946–54 by : Martin Windrow
Book excerpt: 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.