Cochinchina campaign

September 1, 1858 – June 5, 1862 · Southern Vietnam

Result Franco-Spanish victory

French and Spanish forces fought Vietnam in the south of the country. The Treaty of Saigon gave three southern provinces to France and began French colonial rule in Indochina.

Second French Empire

Vietnam

Other

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 3,000

France Killed c. 1,500

Killed
c. 4,000

Battles 6

Before and after

Ended by
Treaty of Saigon (1862) June 5, 1862

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Cochinchina campaign