Historical Events tagged with "nuibop"

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Military & Warfare

Beginning of the Battle of Núi Bop

January 3rd, 1885 140 years ago

The Battle of Núi Bop was initiated when French forces attacked Vietnamese positions near Núi Bop. This engaged a significant component of the Imperial army of Vietnam as part of the broader Sino-French War. The conflict arose from tensions over control and influence in Vietnam, with both French and Chinese forces seeking to expand their territorial reach. This battle marked a key moment in the escalation of military hostilities between these nations.

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