German East Asia (German: Deutsch-Ostasien), is a German colony in East Asia under the authority of German Ostasienflotte based on Singapur. Ostasien is comprised of Imperial protectorates, colonies, and concessions in the Far East, including Malaya, Indochina, Sarawak, New Guinea, Hainan, Weihaiwei, and the Pacific Islands. Ostasien is not placed under the …

The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere (Japanese: 大東亜共栄圏, Hepburn: Dai Tōa Kyōeiken), also known as the GEACPS, was a concept which was developed in the Empire of Japan and propagated to Asian populations which were occupied by it from 1931 to 1945. It also declared the intention to create a self-sufficient bloc of Asian nations which would be led by …

Mainland Southeast Asia, also known as the Indochinese Peninsula or Indochina, is the continental portion of Southeast Asia.It lies east of the Indian subcontinent and south of Mainland China and is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. It includes the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand and Vietnam, with …

While the eastern geographical boundaries of Europe are well defined, the boundary between Eastern and Western Europe is not geographical but historical, religious and cultural and is harder to designate.. The Ural Mountains, Ural River, and the Caucasus Mountains are the geographical land border of the eastern edge of Europe. E.g. Kazakhstan, which is mainly located in Central …

During the 1500s and 1600s the Europeans were able to take control of the international trade of Asia, thereby diverting the profits from this trade to Europe. ... independence--achieved in 1957--Penang and Malacca became part of Malaysia as did Singapore in 1963. ... west and north completing the conquest of Indochina by 1907. (Indochina--the ...

The occupation of Indochina also fit into Japan’s long-term plans. Japanese leaders then dreamed of creating what they called a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, an economic coalition of Asian nations.Together, these Asian countries would expel Western imperialists and capitalists then share trade, resources and commodities between themselves.

Dien Bien Phu & the Fall of French Indochina, 1954. In the late 1940s, ... Southeast Asia, with Indochina at the center, had long been a region of interest to outside powers. ... Administration were equally determined not to intervene unless they could do so as a part of a larger coalition. Britain and other members of NATO declined to ...

A key part of the enterprise was the modernization of the French Navy; he began the construction of 15 powerful new battle cruisers powered by steam and driven by propellers; and a fleet of steam-powered troop transports. ... Also in Indochina, Ho Chi Minh's Viet Minh, ... 23.2 million in East and South-East Asia, 0.15 million in the South ...

For the most part, the tour was worth the money; however, I would have paid more to stay at better hotels, eat in more upscale restaurants and have a guide that was more professional. Tour The overall experience of visiting 3 countries was extremely interesting.

Now's the time to explore Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Search for age-old stories at ancient sites like Angkor Wat, tap into the pulse of Southeast Asia’s most famous cities, and find a new watering hole (or two) along the way. There’s a lot to Indochina, and this 30-day tour has just enough free time and …