Battle of Thái Nguyên

Battle of Thái Nguyên
Part of the August Revolution, French Indochina in World War II, the South-East Asian theatre of World War II, the Pacific Theater of World War II, Civil conflicts in Vietnam and the Indochina wars

Location of Thái Nguyên
Date17–25 August 1945
Location
Thái Nguyên province, Tonkin, Empire of Vietnam
Result

Japanese agreed to stay confined to their post

  • The Viet Minh established their government in Thái Nguyên on August 28
Belligerents
Empire of Japan Viet Minh
United States (supporting role)
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Võ Nguyên Giáp
Casualties and losses
6 killed 3 killed

The Battle of Thái Nguyên, fought in Thái Nguyên province, was the small and only battle of the August Revolution, between the communist Viet Minh, with minimal assistance from the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, and the Empire of Japan. The battle lasted from 17 to 25 August 1945.

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