Franco-Thai War: Vichy French forces inflict a decisive defeat over the Royal Thai Navy.

The Franco-Thai War was fought between Thailand and Vichy France over certain areas of French Indochina.

Franco-Thai War: Vichy French forces inflict a decisive defeat over the Royal Thai Navy.

January 17, 1941

The Franco-Thai War was fought between Thailand and Vichy France over certain areas of French Indochina.

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