Veteran cemetery - Diên Biên Phu, Vietnam
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N 21° 22.864 E 103° 01.084
48Q E 294517 N 2365618
This cemetery 645 Vietminh soldiers killed during the attack of A1 hill in March 1954 as part of Dîen Biên Phu battle.
Waymark Code: WM178N1
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 01/02/2023
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The Diên Biên Phu battle was the last battle the Vietnam independence war in 1954.
On 7th May 1954, French troops surrendered and it was the beginning of Geneva Peace Treaty which led to the independence of North Vietnam.
One of the main fights of this battle was the attack of A1 hill (named Eliane 2 by French) in March 1954. The cemetery was built to host the bodies of 645 Vietnamese soldiers fallen during this attack.
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Visiting hours:
7am to 7pm
Website pertaining to the cemetery: [Web Link]
Date cemetery was established: Not listed
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