By the end of 1949, the situation had radically changed with the success of the Chinese Communist People's Liberation Army (PLA) against the Nationalist Chinese. ... Although he signed agreements in 1949, he was disappointed in how far short of independence the French provisions were. ... It was a serious tactical error, being sited too far from major centres where support resources were, and the enemy's capabilities were grossly underestimated. ... Committed to the cause of an independent non-communist Vietnam, he accepted Bao Dai's offer on condition he had full authority over...

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