Is Dien Bien Phu a tomb?

Is Dien Bien Phu a tomb?

A French newspaper from 1954, with the headline ‘Dien Bien Phu is a tomb’. Dien Bien Phu was the decisive battle of the First Indochina War. It ended with victory to the Viet Minh, the surrender of French colonial forces and eventually, the withdrawal of the French from Vietnam.

Who won the Battle of Dien Bien Phu?

After almost two months of battle and siege, the French base at Dien Bien Phu was overrun and some 11,000 CEFEO soldiers were captured. The Viet Minh had won the largest battle of the First Indochina War. © Alpha History 2018. Content on this page may not be republished or distributed without permission.

How did the Viet Minh take Dien Bien Phu?

After French forces occupied the Dien Bien Phu valley in late 1953, Viet Minh commander Vo Nguyen Giap amassed troops and placed heavy artillery in caves of the mountains overlooking the French camp. Boosted by Chinese aid, Giap mounted assaults on the opposition’s strong points beginning in March 1954, eliminating use of the French airfield.

Where to visit Vietnam’s battlefields?

The battlefield sites, most of which are found west of the Nam Yum River, are frequented by many visitors. Interesting enough, most of the people who visit the town are French. Dien Bien Phu is found in the Muong Thanh Valley. It is situated in the highlands of Northwest Vietnam, about 420 kilometres from Hanoi.

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