The French and the Viet Minh .
The French had fought there from 1946 to 1954; 1st Indochina War or French Indochina 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)
1946 - 54 between France and what became Vietnam.
Two: 1st Indochina War (French Indochina War) & 2nd Indochina War (America's Vietnam 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.
The 1st Indochina War was to oust the French; the 2nd Indochina War was to oust the US. Both Indochina Wars involved the communists.
French Indochina War or 1st Indochina War.
France was the only European Nation fighting in the 1st Indochina War (also known as the French Indochina War or French War).
French Indochina War started in '46. AKA "1st Indochina War."
The war was fought by the South(Rebublic) and the North(DRV). In the war The United States was involved and supplies 300 thousand Small arms to the South and fought against the North. The French Indochina War ended in '54.
French Indochina War (or the 1st Indochina War).
First Indochina War happened on 1946-12-19.