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Japanese occupation ended; Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh, declared independence for Vietnam. French forces return to reclaim Indochina; tensions rise between French colonial authorities and Vietnamese nationalists.

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1945: Japanese occupation ends; Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh, declares independence for Vietnam.

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The war officially begins when French troops attack Hanoi, leading to armed conflict with the Viet Minh.

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The Vietnam Wars: The War in Indochina (1945-1954)

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Viet Minh adopted guerrilla warfare tactics; the French struggled to maintain control in rural areas.

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China and the Soviet Union began to support the Viet Minh; the conflict gained international dimensions.

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French forces, under General Henri Navarre, planned a decisive campaign to crush the Viet Minh.

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The Battle of Dien Bien Phu takes place; Viet Minh forces surround and besiege French troops.

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The French surrendered at Dien Bien Phu, marking a significant victory for the Viet Minh.

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The Geneva Accords are signed, leading to the temporary division of Vietnam at the 17th parallel and setting the stage for future conflicts.