During this retreat, the Chinese forces surrounded by the KMT army were able to escape, but lost 80% of their soldiers. The leadership of Mao during this event lead to him becoming the leader of CCP forces.
The Long March
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This man was the Prime Minister of the democratic South of Vietnam, but was a ruthless dictator. His brutal policies and corruption lead to his assassination by the South Vietnamese army supported by the CIA
Ngo Dinh Diem
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This Japanese movement saw the overthrow of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the reinstatement of Prince Mutsuhito as emperor. This era saw the rapid industrialization of Japan and its emergence as a regional power.
The Meiji Restoration
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This massacre of American college students protesting the Vietnam War killed 4. Although the National Guard wasn't prosecuted, the event led to a shift in public opinion against the war
The Kent State Massacre
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This war (1904-1905) showed the world that Japan had become a regional military power. Although most of it was fought around China, it lead to the 1905 Russian revolution.
The Russo-Japanese War
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Although North Vietnamese technically failed all of their strategic objectives in this offensive, it changed the American public's opinion that the Vietnam War could be one. This lead to the process of "Vietnamization."
The Tet Offensive
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Although this man was Japan's Emperor and head of state during WWII, his actual impact on war time decision making is debatable. He remained in power after Japan's defeat and stayed in power till Japan became the world's 2nd biggest economy
Emperor Hirohito
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Although he received a good education in Vietnam, this man left to work in the United States then France where he would study politics. He then left for Moscow before returning to Vietnam in 1941 to lead the anti-French movement.
Ho Chi Minh
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This battle was fought in the North of Vietnam and saw the Viet Minh lead by general Vรต Nguyรชn Giรกp surround and defeat a large French force. This battle lead to the signing of the Geneva Accords and the French withdrawal from Vietnam
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu
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This was the last Chinese Dynasty that lasted until 1916. However, from the 1800s onwards, this dynasty had little power as many Western Nations and Chinese warlords fought for control.
Qing Dynasty
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This war was almost won by communist forces lead by Kim Il Sung when they took the capital of Seoul. After UN forces led by the US pushed the communists out of the southern part of this country, China invaded and a truce was called.
The Korean War
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During this battle in Quแบฃng Trแป Province, North Vietnamese troops under Vรต Nguyรชn Giรกp surrounded American and South Vietnamese troops. Although America defeated the North Vietnamese, this battle lead to huge losses on both sides.