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The impact of the Dien Bien Phu Victory on the decolonization movement in Africa (1954-1960)

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  • Trinh Van Vinh
  • Le Hoang Kiet
  • Duong Quang Hiep
  • Nguyen Huu Phuc
  • Tran Xuan Hiep

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The Dien Bien Phu victory of the Vietnamese army over the French colonists in 1954 contributed significantly to the wave of independence in the French colonies in Africa (1954-1960). This paper analyzes the impact of this historic event in inspiring nationalist movements and promoting liberation struggles in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the French West African countries during that period. It also examines how the Dien Bien Phu victory weakened France’s position in its colonies and influenced the independence movements there. The results show that Vietnam’s victory had a profound influence by inspiring nationalist sentiments, encouraging resistance spirits, and fueling armed uprisings against French colonialism in Africa. Moreover, it severely undermined France’s authority over its colonies, creating favorable conditions for subsequent independence movements. The research results affirm that the Dien Bien Phu Victory was a powerful catalyst that inspired and accelerated the national liberation movements in the French colonies in Africa.

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  • Trinh Van Vinh & Le Hoang Kiet & Duong Quang Hiep & Nguyen Huu Phuc & Tran Xuan Hiep, 2024. "The impact of the Dien Bien Phu Victory on the decolonization movement in Africa (1954-1960)," Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, Learning Gate, vol. 8(6), pages 1703-1709.
    • Handle: RePEc:ajp:edwast:v:8:y:2024:i:6:p:1703-1709:id:2330
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