Worse, they were up against a skilled and brave enemy, the Viet Minh, fighting on its on land for its own freedom.

更糟糕的是，他们面对的是一支熟练勇猛的队伍，越盟是在为自己的自由在自己的领土上而战。

After Japan surrendered, Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh stepped forward,   declaring the country's independence.

日本投降后，胡志明和越南挺身而出，宣布国家独立。