Indochinese War

The Indochinese War (1946-1954) was a conflict between Vietnamese nationalist and communist forces, led by Ho Chi Minh, and French colonial authorities seeking control over Vietnam. It was part of the broader struggle for Vietnamese independence after World War II. The war ended with the decisive Battle of Dien Bien Phu, leading to the 1954 Geneva Accords, which resulted in the temporary division of Vietnam into North and South. The conflict marked the beginning of a prolonged period of political instability and violence that eventually led to the Vietnam War.