Contemporary era · 1945
August Revolution
The August Revolution (Vietnamese: Cách mạng tháng Tám), at the time known as the General Uprising (Vietnamese: Tổng khởi nghĩa cướp chính quyền, lit. 'Total uprising to seize power'), 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.
- When
- 16 Aug 1945 – 30 Aug 1945
- Where
- Vietnam
- Era
- Contemporary
Topics
Before and after
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