Explain how World War II affected French colonial power in Vietnam

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Kadyn Henry

19 August, 08:34

Explain how World War II affected French colonial power in Vietnam

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John Hart · Answer 1

World War II and independence. For five years during World War II, Indochina was a French-administered possession of Japan ... When the Japanese surrendered in August 1945, the communist-led Viet Minh ordered a general uprising, and, with no one organized to oppose them, they were able to seize power in Hanoi.