Indigenous Doctors, Health and Sporting Activities in Indochina before 1941

Brice Fossard

doi:10.26717/bjstr.2019.18.003200

Abstract

French Indochina was occupied by the Japanese army during the Second World War and the vice-admiral Decoux became governor general.

Highlights

Research fellow to the International History Center and Political Studies on Globalization, Lausanne, France *Corresponding author: Brice Fossard, Research fellow to the International History Center and Political Studies on Globalization, Lausanne, France
French Indochina was occupied by the Japanese army during the Second World War and the vice-admiral Decoux became governor general
According to Jean Decoux. [...] the local youth who before was reluctant to practice or unaware of the physical exercises are gradually turning to physical education. [...] one should use this impetus to set up a proper physical education promoting order and discipline and a harmonious racial development

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Introduction

Research fellow to the International History Center and Political Studies on Globalization, Lausanne, France *Corresponding author: Brice Fossard, Research fellow to the International History Center and Political Studies on Globalization, Lausanne, France. [2] I discover that Vichy was the climax for sport policies and health activities. [...] the local youth who before was reluctant to practice or unaware of the physical exercises are gradually turning to physical education.

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