A1/Eliane 2 - Dien-Bien-Phu Independance war - Vietnam - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

The Battle of Dien Bien Phu, fought from March 13 to May 7, 1954, was a decisive Vietnamese military victory that brought an end to French colonial rule in Vietnam. In its wake came the separation of the country into North Vietnam and South Vietnam, creating the political framework for continued conflict and, ultimately, the Vietnam War.

After several days of fight, D1 was the last defensive point to resisit to Giap's troops assault. But on the night of May 6, a two-ton charge of TNT placed in a pit dug under the hill blew up the position.
The French general de Castries received the the order to surrender.

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Name of Battle: Dien-Bien-Phu Name of War: Vietnam Independance war Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 03/13/1954 Date of Battle (End): 05/07/1954 Entrance Fee: Not Listed Parking: Not Listed

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