Battle of Hanoi (1947 AD)

Battle of Hanoi (French Union & France & French Indochina vs Việt Minh) took place in 1947 AD during First Indochina War.

Battle facts

Year: 1947 AD
Date: 1947-02-18
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: First Indochina War
Side A: French Union, France, French Indochina
Side B: Việt Minh
Commanders (A): Louis Morlière, Pierre-Louis Débes
Commanders (B): Vương Thừa Vũ, Trần Độ
Casualties: approx. 160 soldiers and 100 civilians killed 230 civilians missingSeveral hundred killed
Coordinates: 21.033°, 105.850°