a republic in SE Asia: an ancient empire, conquered by France in the 19th century; occupied by Japan (1940-45) when the Communist-led Vietminh began resistance operations that were continued against restored French rule after 1945.
a republic in SE Asia: an ancient empire, conquered by France in the 19th century; occupied by Japan (1940-45) when the Communist-led Vietminh began resistance operations that were continued against restored French rule after 1945.
