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A Vietnamese communist drew on that history to stir up nationalist feelings. He helped found a group to oppose foreign occupation.
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The same day that Japan formally surrendered to the Allies, Vietnam declared its independence.
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The decisive battle of the war began when the Viet Minh launched a surprise attack on a large French military base at Dien Bien Phu.
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In July 1954 the French and Viet Minh signed the Geneva Accords. Under this agreement the fighting stopped and Vietnam was split temporarily along the 17th parallel.
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The Viet Minh finally over ran the French base, ending the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
