Vietnam Flashcards
1
Q
When was the battle at Dien Bien Phu?
A
13 March 1954
2
Q
Why did the battle of Dien Bien Phu take place?
A
Vietnam was a French colony. After WW2, France wanted to retain it
The Vietminh wanted Vietnames independence
3
Q
What happened at the battle of Dien Bien Phu?
A
15,000 French troops waited for an attck.
They were surrounded by 50,000 Vietminh with anti-aircraft guns
4
Q
When did the French surrender?
A
7 May 1954
5
Q
When was the Geneva accords?
A
21 July 1954
6
Q
What did the Geneva Accords include?
A
Vietnam temporarily divided along 17th parallel
No foregin troops should be sent in
7
Q
What wasthe domino theory?
A
If one country fell to communism, other countries would
