POLITICAL SITUATION OF TAN AN PROVINCE IN THE PERIOD (1941 -1945) ACCORDING TO FILED DOCUMENTS

Abstract

In July 1941, Japanese troops occupied Cochinchina. This was an event that directly affected the political situation in this land in the period 1941 to 1945. After arriving in Cochinchina, a large force of Japanese troops quickly invaded and established control in many places, including Tan An province (now part of Long An province). By exploiting archival sources and using historical and logical methods, the study contributes to reconstructing a picture of historical circumstances and political changes in Tan An province under the French and Japanese invasion. At the same time, this study also contributes to clarifying the activities of the French colonial government in the face of political changes and draws some conclusions. The research results contribute to a better understanding of the political situation in Tan An province through the relationship between France and Japan in the context of World War.