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Battle of Route Coloniale 4

1950 • Cao Bằng Hinterhalt

Historical Overview

Crushing French defeat along the Chinese border.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Việt Minh victory.

Việt Minh

  • Commander: Võ Nguyên Giáp
  • Strength: ca. 30.000
  • Casualties: ca. 3.000

French Army

  • Commander: Marcel Carpentier
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: ca. 6.000

Strategic Context

Việt Minh utilize Chinese aid after the Maoist victory.

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Historical Locations

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