During World War II, Vietnam was invaded by Japan. The Japanese occupation began in 1940 and lasted until their defeat in 1945. This occupation significantly impacted Vietnam's local governance and resistance movements, ultimately leading to increased nationalist sentiments and the struggle for independence from colonial rule.
At the begining of World War 2 they invaded Indochina (Vietnam).
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Vietnam was a French colony up until World War 2, when Japan invaded it. The Vietnamese were able to fight off the Japanese. After the war, France attempted to retake Vietnam, which created North and South Vietnam, leading to the Vietnam War.
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At the begining of World War 2 they invaded Indochina (Vietnam).
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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.
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During WWII, Japan occupied Southeast Asia. Vietnam is part of Southeast Asia.