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In September 1940 the Japanese invade Vietnam. Vichy France colloborated with the Japanese
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The German Army defeat the French forces during WW2
Country of France is split between; German occupation zone,Vichy France. Vichy France was effectively puppet state for Nazi Germany -
By August 1945 Japan has lost control. The Viet-Minh take over Vietnam in the August Revolution
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War World 2 ended on September. September 2nd, 1945, Japan officially surrendered. At the same day, Ho Chi Minh officially declares Vietnam Independent
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The Viet-Minh started using Guerilla warfare tactics to beat down the French forces. Their tactics were largely hit and run attacks from the dense Jungle of Vietnam.
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Countries from WW2 felt that Vietnam belonged to France.
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France takes full control of Vietnam and ousts the Viet-Minh.
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1954, The Viet-Minh had control of the most of the Countryside. The Frecnh held control of he cities.
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The French decided to create a fortress in the Northern Jungle area of Dien Bien Phu French wanted to tempt Viet Minh into an open battle so they can use their superior firepower and defeat the Viet-Minh. They also use air drops so Viet-minh can attack.
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Diem defeast Bao Dai in rigged election and proclaims himself President of Republic of Vietnam
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Vietnam was divided along the 17th parallel and De Militarised. Ho Chi Minh took control in the North and started to bring in Communist policies such as Land.
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The US military Assistance Advisor Group (MAAG) assumes responsibility, from French, for trainning South Vietnamese Fores
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Thirteen Americans working for MAAG and US INFORMATION Service are wounded in terrorist bombings in Saigon
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John F Kennedy started with a whole host of Cold War Problems
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Ngo Dinh Diem was very corrupt and gave a lot of positions of Power to members of his family