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Subj: The Current Situation in French Indochina :(g) Prior to 1 January 1951, the present level of U.S, military aid to the French and native allied forces will increase their capabilities but not to the extent of counterbalancing the probable increase of Viet Minh capabilities.


 * (h) In summary, the Viet Minh intention to attack the French forces is established and the initial phase of the operation has commenced. It is estimated that the Viet Minh forces will continua to (1) attack isolated border posts and French lines of communications without committing large numbers of troops, (2) open additional supply routes to China, and (3) reorganize and consolidate their forces prior to launching an all out attack.

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