Windrow, Martin
French Foreign Legionnaire vs Viet Minh Insurgent
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472828910
- author:
- Windrow, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 184 mm X 248 mm
- Genre:
- 24.8 x 18.4 centimetres (0.18 kg, History, Asia, Southeast Asia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The French Indochina War (1946-54) was a pivotal conflict in the decolonization era, marked by the Viet Minh insurgents' struggle against French colonial rule. The war's progression was heavily influenced by the challenging terrain and the Chinese support enjoyed by the Vietnamese insurgents. This study explores three contrasting phases of the war in Tonkin during 1948-52, setting the stage for the climactic encounter at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon a range of sources, this meticulously researched study sheds new light on the troops who fought on both sides in this evolving and momentous conflict. The author's in-depth analysis brings to life the complexities of this unique and significant war, providing a fresh perspective on the events that shaped the course of the conflict. With 80 pages of detailed analysis and artwork, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the French Foreign Legionnaire vs Viet Minh Insurgent: North Vietnam 1948-52.
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