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How Did Ho Chi Minh Invade Vietnam

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In 1850, France invaded Vietnam, conquering and controlling them for roughly the next 90 years. Then, during World War 2, Japan invaded Vietnam, conquering and overcoming the French. It was during this time when Ho Chi Minh stood up and decided to fight back against imperialist Japan. Upon the defeat of the Japanese by the Vietminh while fighting alongside with French and America Soldiers, Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam as a Republic for Democracy. The French asked the U.S. to support them in an effort to invade Vietnam and regain control of those Colonies that they lost. With the approval of the invasion by the United States Vietnam was ousted as an Allie. It was during this time in 1945, when Ho Chi Minh wrote several letters to President Harry
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