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

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Franco-Thai War

1940–41 conflict in French Indochina

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

Collaborationist regime in France (1940–1944)

Vichy France, officially the French State, was a French rump state headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain during World War II, established as a result of the French capitulation after the defeat against Germany. It was named after its seat of government, the city of Vichy.
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Battle of Ko Chang

1941 battle of the Franco-Thai War during the Second World War

The Battle of Ko Chang took place on 17 January 1941 during the Franco-Thai War. A flotilla of French warships attacked a smaller force of Thai vessels, including a coastal defence ship. The battle resulted in a tactical victory by the French Navy over the Royal Thai Navy,…
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Royal Thai Navy

Naval warfare branch of Thailand's military

The Royal Thai Navy is the naval warfare force of Thailand. Established in 1906, it was modernised by the Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartiwongse (1880–1923) who is known as the father of the Royal Navy. It has a structure that includes the naval fleet, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and…
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