# How Ho Chi Minh Outlasted the French and the Americans

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Podcast: [The Rest of History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-of-history-7616377)
Published: 2026-07-22T14:25:00+00:00
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In this episode, we explore the strategic brilliance and unwavering resolve that allowed Ho Chi Minh to overcome two formidable global powers. We examine the key tactics and political maneuvers that ultimately led to Vietnamese independence and unification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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