Event War with the Black Army

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Was the conflict between the French forces, that had invaded Vietnam, and the Black Flag Army, a Chinese paramilitary group that controlled territories in Vietnam.

Chronology

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  • December 1883: In November the French further strengthened their grip on the Delta by occupying the towns of Ninh Bình, Hưng Yên and Quảng Yên.
  • March 1884: Bắc Ninh Campaign.
  • April 1884: The French captured Hưng Hóa.
  • August 1883: In 1883, during the period of French military occupation in Hải Dương, a successful attack was led by Lieutenant-Colonel Brionval. The French forces, including marine infantry and Cochinchinese riflemen, overcame Vietnamese defenses on August 13th.
  • July 1884: Tuyên Quang conquered by france.
  • June 1884: Thái Nguyên conquered by france.
  • December 1883: Sơn Tây campaign.
  • August 1883: In 1883, during the period of French military occupation in Hải Dương, a successful attack was led by Lieutenant-Colonel Brionval. The French forces, including marine infantry and Cochinchinese riflemen, overcame Vietnamese defenses on August 13th.