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Yes. Often referred to as the "French Indochina War" or sometimes the "1st Indochina War." In South Vietnam, amongst the GIs they called it the "French War." They sometimes used to say, "...theres over 2,000 Frenchmen buried up there in the Mang Yang Pass (Highway 19/QL 19) when they fought here during the "French War."
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What was the Vietnam war called before the US got involved?
The First Indochina War or the French-Indocina War.
What country was first to fight and lose in Vietnam?
Vietnam was first invaded by the Japanese during World War 2. Vietnamese insurgents, along with Soviet and French soldiers, were able to hold out until the war ended. Once the war ended, The Soviets (and Ho Chi Minh) established North Vietnam and the French (with Diem) established South Vietnam.
Did France loose the Vietnam war?
Yes. Vietnam was a French colony. They lost a Vietnam War and were thrown out of Vietnam before America tried to win a war in Vietnam. America also lost a Vietnam War.
What did the french do during the Vietnam war?
Their war was '46 to '54.
How many Vietnam wars were there?
Two: 1st Indochina War (French Indochina War) & 2nd Indochina War (America's Vietnam War).
What is the name of the first Vietnam War?
French Indochina War or 1st Indochina War.
First conflict to the Vietnam war?
The French fought the 1st Indochina War (1946-1954). (Also known as the French-Vietnam War). The US fought the 2nd Indochina War (1961-1973). (Also known as the US-Vietnam War)
What was the French connection to Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
The French had fought there from 1946 to 1954; 1st Indochina War or French Indochina War.
What was the Vietnam war called before the US got involved?
The First Indochina War or the French-Indocina War.
What country was first to fight and lose in Vietnam?
Vietnam was first invaded by the Japanese during World War 2. Vietnamese insurgents, along with Soviet and French soldiers, were able to hold out until the war ended. Once the war ended, The Soviets (and Ho Chi Minh) established North Vietnam and the French (with Diem) established South Vietnam.
Which happen first the US became involved in a war in Vietnam or a military defeat led France to pull out of its former colony of Vietnam?
The French war came first (1946-1954).
Who did Vietnam go to the war with the french?
French Indochina War (1946-1954).
Did France loose the Vietnam war?
Yes. Vietnam was a French colony. They lost a Vietnam War and were thrown out of Vietnam before America tried to win a war in Vietnam. America also lost a Vietnam War.
Why is the Vietnam war often called the 'American war'?
One of the main reasons was to separate the Vietnam War from the French War or French Vietnam War (which is often referred to as the French Indochina War; and lately, the 1st Indochina War). To makes things simple: The French Indochina War and the US (American) Vietnam War, might be the easiest way to remember it.
What was the name of the first war?
1. WW1, prior to WW2, was known as the "Great War" and the "War to end all Wars." 2. Vietnam's first war was known as the "1st Indochina War" and the "French Indochina War." THE FIRST WAR WAS THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR THEN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WAR
What did the french do during the Vietnam war?
Their war was '46 to '54.
Why is it the second Vietnam war was called American?
The French fought the Vietnamese Communists from 1946 until 1954, this was the first Indo-China War or the French War. The US fought the Second Indo-China War or the Vietnam War 1961-1975 (or 1961-1973). The Viet Communists won them both.
