French Foreign Legionnaire vs Viet Minh Insurgent: North Vietnam 1948-52

The French Indochina War (1946-1954) was a significant post-World War II conflict, with Vietminh insurgents seeking to topple French colonial masters. The war evolved from low-level guerrilla activity to mobile operations by a large conventional army, ultimately defeating a European-led expeditionary force. The study explores three contrasting phases of the war in Tonkin during 1948-1952, setting the path for the climactic encounter at Dien Bien Phu in 1954.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The French Indochina War (1946-54) stands as the most significant of the initial wave of post-World War II conflicts aimed at decolonization. Fueled by the determination of Vietminh insurgents, the war witnessed the ascent of guerrilla tactics to encompass mobile operations by a substantial conventional army. This formidable force ultimately defeated a substantial European-led expeditionary force, backed by artillery, armor, and airpower. The progression of the war was heavily influenced by the challenging terrain and the support provided by the Chinese to the Vietnamese insurgents. This comprehensive study delves into three distinct phases of the conflict in Tonkin during 1948-52, setting the stage for the climactic encounter at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. Through the use of specially commissioned artwork and a wealth of diverse sources, this meticulously researched work sheds new light on the soldiers who valiantly fought on both sides of this evolving and momentous conflict.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 184 x 247 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472828910