All Battles
Battle of Mang Yang Pass
1954 • Hochland
Historical Overview
The Battle of Mang Yang Pass was one of the last battles of the First Indochina War between the French Union and Việt Minh which took place from 24 to 29 June 1954. The battle was one of the bloodiest defeats of the French Union forces, along with the battle of Dien Bien Phu shortly beforehand.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Việt Minh victory.
Việt Minh
- Commander: unbekannt
- Strength: ca. 5.000
- Casualties: gering
French GM100
- Commander: Colonel Barrou
- Strength: ca. 3.500
- Casualties: ca. 1.200
Strategic Context
Withdrawal of French forces after Dien Bien Phu.
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Historical Locations
Exact location not recorded in historical records