The Proxy War

As a result of the victory of the Communist in the Chinese Civil War, the border is opened for the supply of heavy weapons to the Viet Minh.  The Viet Minh set up training schools in southern China to give advanced training to their troops.  The United States Government agrees to supply weapons and equipment the French Army and Air force in Indochina.  A biography of the American Secretary of State Dean Acheson.

To be published on Saturday 9th December.