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Questions about the French colonial empire between the early colonization of the Americas and the decolonization period of the mid to late 20th century.

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Why did the French insist on reclaiming Indo-China after WWII?

There is something to BrotherJack's answer but just considering it an “irrational” urge for greatness and prestige is a little short-sighted. A few other factors: France had a huge colonial empire, n …
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