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First Indochina War

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The First Indochina War, also known as the French Indochina War or the Vietnamese War of Independence, was fought in French Indochina between France and the Viet Minh and their respective allies from 19 December 1946 until 11 August 1954. The war ended in a Viet Minh victory and led to the dissolution of French Indochina and the partition of Vietnam into North and South Vietnam. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Start Year
1946 1
End Year
1954 1
Combatants
France and the French Union against the Viet Minh and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam 1
Outcome
Viet Minh victory; dissolution of French Indochina and partition of Vietnam 1
Classification
Death Toll Min
from 400,000 1
Conflict Type
Colonial or Anti-Colonial War 1
First Indochina War
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First Indochina War
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Hotchkiss Mle 1914 Machine Gun, Weapons Systems
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M3 Half-Track, Weapons Systems
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M45 quad mount, Weapons Systems
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Napalm, Weapons Systems
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Springfield M1903 Rifle, Weapons Systems
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Sten Gun, Weapons Systems
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StG 44, Weapons Systems
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Type 30 bayonet, Weapons Systems
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Type 30 rifle, Weapons Systems
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Type 38 rifle, Weapons Systems
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Type 44 carbine, Weapons Systems
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Type 92 heavy machine gun, Weapons Systems
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Type 96 light machine gun, Weapons Systems
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Type 99 Light Machine Gun, Weapons Systems
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Webley Revolver, Weapons Systems
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Sources
1. Wikipedia: First Indochina War
  • Lead section, para 1
    The First Indochina War, known alternatively internationally as the French Indochina War or the Vietnamese War of Independence, was fought in French Indochina between France and the Viet Minh and their respective allies, from 19 December 1946 until 11 August 1954.
  • Infobox: Date
    19 December 1946 - 11 August 1954
  • Infobox: Belligerents
    Viet Minh ... France
  • Infobox: Result
    Viet Minh victory
  • Infobox, casualties field
    Infobox casualties: 400,000-842,707 total killed
  • Conflict-type attribute (first-indochina-war)
    The First Indochina War, also known as the French Indochina War or the Vietnamese War of Independence, was fought in French Indochina between France and the Viet Minh and their respective allies from 19 December 1946 until 11 August 1954.
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Wikipedia: Battle of Dien Bien Phu
Battles and Campaigns: Battle of Dien Bien Phu, Infobox: Part of
Quote, Battles and Campaigns: Battle of Dien Bien Phu, Infobox: Part of
Part of the First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: M1911 pistol
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Wikipedia: M4 Sherman
WikipediaUses: M4 Sherman Tank, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Katyusha rocket launcher
WikipediaUses: Katyusha Rocket Launcher, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Bazooka
WikipediaUses: Bazooka, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Sten Gun
WikipediaUses: Sten Gun, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Thompson Submachine Gun
WikipediaUses: Thompson Submachine Gun, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: StG 44
WikipediaUses: StG 44, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M1 Garand Rifle
WikipediaUses: M1 Garand Rifle, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Mosin-Nagant (Wikipedia)
Uses: Mosin-Nagant Rifle, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M1903 Springfield
WikipediaUses: Springfield M1903 Rifle, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Browning Hi-Power
WikipediaUses: Browning Hi-Power, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: PIAT
WikipediaUses: PIAT (Anti-Tank Weapon), infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Browning Automatic Rifle
WikipediaUses: Browning Automatic Rifle, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M3 Stuart
WikipediaUses: M3 Stuart, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
M1919 Browning machine gun, Wikipedia
Uses: M1919 Browning Machine Gun, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: DShK
Uses: DShK, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M1 carbine
Uses: M1 carbine, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M3 submachine gun
Uses: M3 submachine gun, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: MAS-49 rifle
Uses: MAS-49 Rifle, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Type 3 heavy machine gun
Uses: Type 3 heavy machine gun, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Daimler Dingo
Uses: Daimler Dingo, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Hotchkiss Mle 1914 machine gun
Uses: Hotchkiss Mle 1914 Machine Gun, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Lunge mine
Uses: Lunge mine, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: FM 24/29 light machine gun
Uses: FM 24/29 light machine gun, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Hotchkiss M1922 machine gun
Uses: Hotchkiss M1922 machine gun, infobox wars field: 'First Indochina War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M3 half-track
WikipediaUses: M3 Half-Track, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M3 Half-Track, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: M2 Browning
WikipediaUses: M2 Browning Machine Gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M2 Browning Machine Gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Arisaka Type 99 Rifle
WikipediaUses: Arisaka Type 99 Rifle, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Arisaka Type 99 Rifle, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Webley Revolver
WikipediaUses: Webley Revolver, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Webley Revolver, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Lebel Model 1886 Rifle
WikipediaUses: Lebel Model 1886 Rifle, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Lebel Model 1886 Rifle, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Makarov pistol, Wikipedia
Uses: Makarov PM Pistol, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Makarov PM Pistol, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: PPS submachine gun
  • Uses: PPS-43, Infobox, wars field
    Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
  • Uses: PPS Submachine Gun, Infobox, wars field
    Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: MAT-49
Uses: MAT-49, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: MAT-49, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: M1917 Enfield
Uses: M1917 Enfield, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M1917 Enfield, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Type 11 light machine gun
Uses: Type 11 light machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Type 11 light machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: MAS-38
Uses: MAS-38, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: MAS-38, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Type 30 rifle
Uses: Type 30 rifle, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Type 30 rifle, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Type 96 light machine gun
Uses: Type 96 light machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Type 96 light machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: MAS-36 rifle
Uses: MAS-36 rifle, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: MAS-36 rifle, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Type 38 rifle
Uses: Type 38 rifle, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Type 38 rifle, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Lanchester submachine gun
Uses: Lanchester submachine gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Lanchester submachine gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Hanyang 88
Uses: Hanyang 88, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Hanyang 88, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Berthier rifle
Uses: Berthier rifle, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Berthier rifle, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Arisaka
Uses: Arisaka, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Arisaka, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Type 92 heavy machine gun
Uses: Type 92 heavy machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Type 92 heavy machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: .30 carbine
Uses: .30 Carbine, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: .30 Carbine, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Panhard 178
Uses: Panhard 178, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Panhard 178, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Type 99 light machine gun
Uses: Type 99 Light Machine Gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Type 99 Light Machine Gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: M3 scout car
Uses: M3 scout car, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M3 scout car, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: MAC Mle 1950
Uses: MAC Mle 1950, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: MAC Mle 1950, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: M45 quad mount
Uses: M45 quad mount, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M45 quad mount, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: M2 half-track car
Uses: M2 half-track car, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M2 half-track car, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Reibel machine gun
Uses: Reibel machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Reibel machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Modèle 1892 revolver
Uses: Modèle 1892 revolver, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Modèle 1892 revolver, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Type 44 carbine
Uses: Type 44 carbine, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Type 44 carbine, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Type 30 bayonet
Uses: Type 30 bayonet, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Type 30 bayonet, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: First Indochina War
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Wikipedia: Degtyaryov machine gun
Uses: DP-27 Machine Gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: DP-27 Machine Gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field: Spanish Civil WarWinter WarWorld War IISecond Sino-Japanese WarKorean WarChinese Civil WarFirst Indochina WarVietnam WarHungarian Revolution of 1956Laotian Civil WarNorth Yemen Civil WarGeorgian Civil WarYugoslav WarsSom
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Wikipedia: LCVP (United States)
WikipediaUses: Higgins Boat, Wikipedia article text
Quote, Uses: Higgins Boat, Wikipedia article text
LCVPs fitted with a roof and an Oerlikon 20 mm cannon were used by the French Navy's Dinassauts during the First Indochina War to patrol the Mekong, along with other US-origin landing craft.
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Napalm, Wikipedia
Uses: Napalm, Wikipedia article text
Quote, Uses: Napalm, Wikipedia article text
The French Air Force regularly used napalm for close air support of ground operations in both the First Indochina War and the Algerian War.
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