When did Japan take Indochina?
Japanese invasion of French Indochina
| Invasion of French Indochina | |
|---|---|
| Date 22–26 September 1940 Location French Indochina Result Japanese victory Territorial changes Japanese occupation of Tonkin | |
| Belligerents | |
| Japan | Vichy France French Indochina |
| Commanders and leaders | |
When did Japan take over Asia?
Japanese expansion in East Asia began in 1931 with the invasion of Manchuria and continued in 1937 with a brutal attack on China.
When did Japan give up Vietnam?
When Japan formally surrendered to the Allies on September 2, 1945, Ho Chi Minh felt emboldened enough to proclaim the independent Democratic Republic of Vietnam. French forces seized southern Vietnam and opened talks with the Vietnamese communists.
Why did Japan invade Indochina and other countries in the Pacific?
In 1940, Japan invaded French Indochina in an effort to control supplies reaching China. Following Japanese expansion into Indochina and the fall of France, in July 1941, the U.S. ceased oil exports to Japan. This caused the Japanese to proceed with plans to take the Dutch East Indies, an oil-rich territory.
What country did Japan colonize?
The Japanese colonized Korea, Taiwan, Manchuria and islands in the Pacific. After the defeats of China and Russia, Japan began conquering and colonizing East Asia to expand its power.