Battle of Muong Khoua (1953)

Battle of Muong Khoua (Việt Minh vs French Union & France & French Indochina) took place in 1953 during First Indochina War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1953
• Date: 1953-05-18
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: First Indochina War
• Side A: Việt Minh
• Side B: French Union, France, French Indochina
• Commanders (A): Unknown
• Commanders (B): Captain Teullier
• Casualties: One battalion and supporting mortar detachment. (Việt Minh), ~310, four known survivors. (French Union & France & French Indochina)
• Outcome: Việt Minh victory
• Coordinates: 21.078°, 102.505°

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