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Conflict East Asia

Franco-Thai War

1940 CE – 1941 CE · 1 year

Brief war between Thailand and Vichy France over disputed Indochinese territories. Thailand exploited France's defeat in Europe to reclaim territories lost during the colonial era. Japan mediated the ceasefire and awarded contested territory to Thailand.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Kingdom of Thailand
  • Vichy France (French Indochina)

Key moments

Defining events in the Franco-Thai War.

  1. 1941, naval Battle of Ko Chang
  2. 1941 Battle of Yang Dang Khum

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 1940 CE and 1941 CE.

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