Sino-French War - 3 Minute History

The transcript details the French expansion in Vietnam during the 1880s, highlighting conflicts with Chinese forces, including the Black Flags. It covers key military campaigns, naval battles, and strategic maneuvers by the French. Despite initial setbacks, the French eventually secured Vietnam as a protectorate. The political fallout in France led to leadership changes, and the French spent subsequent years pacifying the region.

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