Rice and Revolution: The Great Famine of Vietnam during the Second World War, 1944-1945

The Great Famine of Vietnam (1944-1945): A Tragic yet Forgotten Story of WWII.

Discover the untold story of how a brutal French extraction of resources in northern Vietnam, on the command of the Japanese military, led to one of the deadliest famines in history.

Learn about the years of poverty and resistance against the French colonial government that inspired the rise of communism in French Indochina and the rise of Ho Chi Minh.

This product provides a detailed account of how natural disasters catalyzed the famine, but also highlights the long-term effects of colonialism on the region's economy and population.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about one of the most significant yet lesser-known events in World War II history.