In the nineteenth century, France forcibly took Vietnam as a colony and proceeded to strip it of its natural resources. Over the decades that followed, the Vietnamese mounted various attempts to rid themselves of the French, but each attempt proved fruitless until the Second World War came and made changes to the world order. This time, a combination of different factors would result in the Vietnamese fighting back and shocking the colonizers with a humiliating defeat.

Discover a plethora of topics such as

Explore the First Indochina War, the conflict between French colonial forces and Vietnamese nationalists that set the stage for decades of struggle in Southeast Asia. From guerrilla warfare to the fall of Dien Bien Phu, this war reshaped global history. Perfect for military history readers and students of decolonization.

Get your copy today and uncover the roots of a lasting conflict!