In 1–2 sentences, assess and evaluate the means by which Ho Chi Minh achieved independence for Vietnam. This can be through political means or military tactics.(6 points)

Ho Chi Minh achieved independence for Vietnam by employing a combination of political strategies, such as establishing the Viet Minh and rallying nationalistic sentiments, along with military tactics, like guerrilla warfare and the use of strategic alliances, to defeat French colonial forces and subsequently gain support from other world powers.