FILM 2401 Chapter Notes -Totalitarianism, Anti-Communism, Melodrama
11 Feb 2014
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Vietnam war and americas eventual withdrawal from it was probably the defining event in american history after. Vietnam was colonized by france in 19th century. During ww2 japan invaded and occupied veitnam as part of its growing pacific empire. To run the country they used the french vichy administration. Joint french and japanese occupation was opposed by the viet minh (the league for the independence of vietnam. The viet minh received funding from us and china who were fighting japan. After japanese defeat, the view minh were promised eventual independence from french rule. Viet minh launched a renewed war for independence and appealed to the united states for help against the french. Inspired by american war of independence against britsh and felt americans would understand their aspirations. Us supported french and began financing the french military efforts to destroy the viet minh. Chinese revolution of 49 gave viet minh a new ally.
