Episode

How Ho Chi Minh Outlasted the French and the Americans

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The Rest of History
Published
Jul 20, 2026
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525
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Summary

In this episode, we explore the remarkable strategies and resilience that allowed Ho Chi Minh to maintain power and ultimately outmaneuver both French colonial forces and the United States. We'll examine the key political and military decisions that shaped decades of conflict and led to an independent Vietnam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.