Historical Events tagged with "national independence"

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Military & Warfare

Formation of the People's Army of Vietnam

December 22nd, 1944 80 years ago

The People's Army of Vietnam was established in December 1944 to combat Japanese occupation in Indochina, now Vietnam. Coordinated by the Viet Minh, it was led by leaders like Vo Nguyen Giap and played a significant role in resisting colonial powers in the region. The army aimed to reclaim national independence and unify Vietnamese forces against foreign invaders during a time of significant upheaval.

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