{"product_id":"french-armour-in-vietnam-1945-54","title":"French Armour in Vietnam 1945-54","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFrench armor played a significant role in Indo-China dating back to 1919, and increased military aid during the Korean War included the M24 Chaffee light tank and amphibious vehicles. This aid was crucial in the battle against the Viet Minh until the last stand at Dien Bien Phu. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 February 2019\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe French military had a longstanding presence in Indo-China dating back to 1919, when it dispatched FT-17 tanks to the colony. This was followed by a diverse array of armoured vehicles, including the iconic M24 Chaffee light tank, which played a significant role in the Second World War. Following the war, French troops were equipped with a mix of American and discarded British equipment. However, the outbreak of the Korean War marked a significant increase in military aid, including large numbers of M24 Chaffee light tanks and amphibious vehicles like the M29C Weasel and LVT4 Buffalo. These vehicles were deployed to conduct operations in coastal and inland areas that the Viet Minh had previously believed to be immune to attack. The French armour played a crucial role in the battle against the Viet Minh, particularly during the final stand at Dien Bien Phu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe French military had a longstanding presence in Indo-China dating back to 1919, when it dispatched FT-17 tanks to the colony. This was followed by a diverse array of armoured vehicles, including the iconic M24 Chaffee light tank, which played a significant role in the Second World War. Following the war, French troops were equipped with a mix of American and discarded British equipment. However, the outbreak of the Korean War marked a significant increase in military aid, including large numbers of M24 Chaffee light tanks and amphibious vehicles like the M29C Weasel and LVT4 Buffalo. These vehicles were deployed to conduct operations in coastal and inland areas that the Viet Minh had previously believed to be immune to attack. The French armour played a crucial role in the battle against the Viet Minh, particularly during the final stand at Dien Bien Phu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 168g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 248 x 185 x 5 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472831828\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Dunstan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100336746746,"sku":"9781472831828","price":10.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/2751f2f2fb508c53b907544cc081d599.jpg?v=1625193158","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/french-armour-in-vietnam-1945-54","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}