What troops returned to Vietnam in 1946 and drove the Vietminh’s forces into hiding in the countryside?

French troops returned to Vietnam in 1946 and drove the Vietminh into hiding. The Vietminh fought back against the French-dominated regime and slowly gained control of large areas of the country. As the fighting escalated, France appealed to the United States for help.

Explanation:

detente translated to english means politics

. political or economical policy that isolates a country from participating in international relationships. it has been suggested that the united states participates in isolationism because of its lack of involvement in particular wars or alliances.