October 4th, 1945: European colonists celebrate the arrival of the French 5th Colonial Infantry Regiment in Saigon during a parade on Rue Catinat (modern day Đồng Khởi Street). At the end of WWII, French troops were immediately sent from Europe to reestablish control over Vietnam. [1280×864]

October 4th, 1945: European colonists celebrate the arrival of the French 5th Colonial Infantry Regiment in Saigon during a parade on Rue Catinat (modern day Đồng Khởi Street). At the end of WWII, French troops were immediately sent from Europe to reestablish control over Vietnam. [1280×864]

by Pvt_Larry