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Battle of Hanoi

1946 - 1947 • Tonkin Stadtkampf

Historical Overview

First major urban battle; Việt Minh retreat into the jungle.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

French Army

  • Commander: Jean-Etienne Valluy
  • Strength: ca. 6.000
  • Casualties: ca. 500

Việt Minh

  • Commander: Võ Nguyên Giáp
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.500

Strategic Context

French attempt to crush the communist leadership.

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