Question

It was expected that Vietnam would be defended by British troops in south and Chinese troops in the north against Japan. But the reality was very different.Which of the following option is correct in this regard?

• A. The Chinese were on friendly terms with Japan
• B. The troops of Chinese and British were forced to withdraw from Vietnam.
• C. France took over entire Vietnam
• D. Britain and China fought among themselves for Vietnam

Answer 1

The correct option is B The troops of Chinese and British were forced to withdraw from Vietnam.

By the end of Second World War, Ho Chi Minh had formed a government in northern Vietnam and had a strong grip over southern Vietnam. British and the Chinese troops were suppose to protect Vietnam against Japan. But this plan failed because Ho Chi Minh had a firm grip. In 1946, the British and Chinese troops were forced to withdraw from Vietnam.