August Revolution

The August Revolution, at the time known as the General Uprising, was a revolution led by the Viet Minh against the Japanese occupation of Vietnam and the Empire of Vietnam from 16 to 30 August 1945. The Empire of Vietnam was led by the Nguyễn dynasty and was backed by Japan.

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Which happened first?

• August Revolution and Indonesian National Revolution began in the same year
• August Revolution and Battle of Castle Itter began in the same year
• August Revolution and Battle of Okinawa began in the same year
• August Revolution and Borneo campaign began in the same year
• August Revolution and Operation Hannibal began in the same year

Timeline

1. August Revolution (this page)August 16, 1945 – August 30, 1945
2. Battle of Castle ItterMay 5, 1945
3. Battle of Okinawa1945
4. Borneo campaignMay 1, 1945 – August 15, 1945
5. Indonesian National RevolutionAugust 17, 1945 – December 27, 1949
6. Operation HannibalJanuary 1945

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