Difference between revisions of "Indochina"
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| − | '''Indochina''' refers to the area occupied the by three modern states [[Cambodia]], [[Laos]] and [[Vietnam]]. | + | '''Indochina''' refers to the area occupied the by three modern states [[Cambodia]], [[Laos]] and [[Vietnam]]. It was a French colony from the late 1800s until 1954. The countries gained their independance in the [[First Indochina War]]. |
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| + | During [[World War II]], Indochina was occupied by the Japanese Army. | ||
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Revision as of 04:16, December 30, 2008
Indochina refers to the area occupied the by three modern states Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. It was a French colony from the late 1800s until 1954. The countries gained their independance in the First Indochina War.
During World War II, Indochina was occupied by the Japanese Army.