The Vietnam War 1954 - 1975 Background to the War zThe French lost control to Ho Chi Minh’s Viet Minh forces in 1954 at battle of Dien Bien Phu zPeace.
The Vietnam War 1954 - 1975 Background to the War zFrance controlled “Indochina” since the late 19 th century zJapan took control during World War.