Dien Bien Phu - History and memories: Insight into historical values and significance of campaign
The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House recently released a book called Dien Bien Phu – History and memories on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory.
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| The book “Dien Bien Phu - History and memories”. (Source: baobacninh.vn) |
Compiled by the Party Committee of Dien Bien province, the Vietnam Association of History Science and the Su That publishing house, the book contains writings and evaluations on the Dien Bien Phu campaign by generals directly participating in the campaign, as well as domestic and foreign scientists, military analysts, and reporters.
They were previously published on the Xua & Nay (Past & Present) Magazine, the Military History Magazine and the Political Theory Magazine.
Divided into three parts, the book provides readers an insight into the historical values and significance of the campaign from different perspectives, and sheds light on the glorious strategic battle of the Vietnamese Party, people and army that crushed the French colonists.
It also pays tribute to the soldiers, frontier workers, and youth volunteers who laid down their lives for the victory.
The book is also considered valuable for historical and military researchers, museums and students.
On March 13, 1954, the Vietnamese revolutionary army launched the first attack against the French colonialists’ heavily fortified base of Điện Biên Phủ, starting a 56-day historic campaign whose victory directly led to the signing of the Geneva Accords on ending the war and restoring peace in Indochina
The Dien Bien Phu Victory marked the significant growth of Vietnamese artillery. After 56 days and nights, the artillery unit accomplished its mission, contributing to the world-shaking victory.
