Indochina was a region located in Southeast Asia. As such, it lies between eastern India and southern China. The region encompassed three countries, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Colonized by France, the name of the territory was given due to its proximity to the two great Asian societies, India to the west and China to the north. The Indochinese civilizations had a strong influence of the two countries, due to their proximity.
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Indochina war
French colonization in the region began in 1858, and aimed at extracting raw materials from the area. However, it was only in 1946, after World War II, that the countries entered into conflict.
It all started when the Vietnamese fought the French army for the country's independence. In addition, the Vietnamese government also sought the end of France's dominance and power in Indochina (which until then was called French Indochina).
At the beginning of the war, the countries were completely unequal in strength. France counted troops in the colonies of Africa and Asia, with greater armament power. In addition, they had support from the United States in 1949.
Thus, the Vietnamese attacks were completely strategic, surprises and with quick escapes through the forests or mountains of Vietnam.
However, the situation changed with the end of the Chinese Revolution in 1949. That's because the country came to be supported by the Soviets and the Chinese. At this point in the championship, the French themselves were no longer in favor of the war, forcing the government to cease fires.
Finally, the conflict was finally ended in 1954, during the Geneva Conference, Switzerland. At the event, the independence of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia was made official.