Conflicted: A History Podcast cover image

The Good Guys: My Lai Massacre, Vietnam

Conflicted: A History Podcast

CHAPTER

The American Empire and the French in Southeast Asia

The french want their vienmis piggy bank back, so they turn to their ally, the americans. By 19 53, us. Taxpayers were footing 80 % of the bill for the french war effort in viet nam. A third world nation the size of florida has been turned into an ideological and literal battle ground. But despite all the American money and weapons and expertise at their disposal, the french eventually lose this war.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner