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Battle of Hòa Bình

1951 - 1952 • Nord-Zentral Zermürbung

Historical Overview

The Battle of Hòa Bình was fought during the First Indochina War. It occurred from 10 November 1951 to 25 February 1952, when French Union forces attempted to lure the Việt Minh out into the open and to force it to fight on French terms.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Draw/Withdrawal.

French Army

  • Commander: de Lattre de Tassigny
  • Strength: ca. 30.000
  • Casualties: ca. 5.000

Việt Minh

  • Commander: Võ Nguyên Giáp
  • Strength: ca. 40.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Strategic Context

French blockade of Việt Minh supply lines.

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Historical Locations

Exact location not recorded in historical records