Vietnam Flashbacks

By Julie919

  • Ho Chi Min

    Ho Chi Min
    A Vietnamese communist drew on that history to stir up nationalist feelings. He helped found a group to oppose foreign occupation.

  • Vietnamese Independence

    Vietnamese Independence
    The same day that Japan formally surrendered to the Allies, Vietnam declared its independence.

  • The War Begins

    The War Begins
    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.

  • The French and Viet Minh

    The French and Viet Minh
    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.

  • The War Ends

    The War Ends
    The Viet Minh finally over ran the French base, ending the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.