Battle of Mang Yang Pass (1954)

Battle of Mang Yang Pass (French Union & France & French Indochina & State of Vietnam vs Việt Minh) took place in 1954 during First Indochina War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1954
• Date: 1954-01-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: First Indochina War
• Side A: French Union, France, French Indochina, State of Vietnam
• Side B: Việt Minh
• Commanders (A): Pierre Chasse
• Commanders (B): Nguyễn Minh Châu
• Casualties: At least: 500 killed 600 wounded 800 captured (side A), At least: 100 killed 200 wounded (Việt Minh)
• Outcome: Việt Minh victory
• Coordinates: 14.000°, 108.250°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Mang Yang Pass · Wikidata entry

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