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The battle of Hill A1: a Vietnamese hero’s account

In the spring of 1954, the Battle of Dien Bien Phu raged in northwestern Vietnam as Viet Minh, or the Vietnamese Resistance forces, besieged French troops entrenched in a valley surrounded by mountains.

May peace prevail and spirit of fallen soldiers safeguard Vietnam

Memories of the victory of Dien Bien remind us that Vietnam as a country must ensure to keep peace reigning long.

Echoes of heroism: former youth volunteer’s tale of victory in battle

Without the dedicated efforts of youth volunteers and frontline workers in transporting supplies during the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, victory would not have been possible.

Inside command tunnel of French general De Castries in Dien Bien province

Throughout May historical sites in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, including the command tunnel of French general De Castries, have been crowded with people keen to learn about the historic Dien Bien Phu Victory on May 7, 1954.

70-year-old French newspaper copies on Dien Bien Phu Victory exhibited

The first newspaper copies reporting the defeat of French colonialists in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign in the northwestern province of Dien Bien 70 years ago are now exhibited at the Vietnam Press Museum in Hanoi.

Grand parade for 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary in photos

Thousands of people and tourists gathered at the Dien Bien Provincial Stadium to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024) this morning.

Legendary Route of Cannon Hauling in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign

The movement of cannons into the Dien Bien Phu battlefield was a miracle that surpassed the enemy's imagination.

Tay ethnic-minority pilot takes pride in Dien Bien Phu anniversary

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Dinh Chu Khiem, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Military Aviation Brigade 918, is a Tay ethnic minority man. He said he feels proud about conducting flights to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory.

French Defense Minister Lecornu visits former Dien Bien Phu battlefield

French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastian Lecornu made a tour of major historical landmarks, including Hill A1 and general de Castries’s bunker system, in the former Dien Bien Phu battlefield in Dien Bien province on May 6.

Meeting only French nurse in Dien Bien Phu campaign

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, reporters of the Vietnam News Agency in Paris have visited 99-year-old Geneviève de Galard, the only female flight nurse of the French force in the historic 56-day campaign.

Drone show lights up Dien Bien Phu skies ahead of Victory Day ceremony

On May 5 evening, Dien Bien Phu city in the northern province of Dien Bien teemed with spectators who were eager to witness a drone performance put on in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism.

Dien Bien streets decorated to welcome the grand ceremony

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory, Dien Bien Phu city is brightly decorated with flags and flowers.

Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

A delegation of the Party and State leaders laid a wreath at President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum this morning in commemoration of the late president on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

PM welcomes French Defense Minister’s visit for Dien Bien Phu victory ceremony

PM Pham Minh Chinh on May 6 welcomed French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu’s ongoing visit to Vietnam where he is scheduled to attend a grand ceremony marking 70 years of the Dien Bien Phu victory over French colonialism on May 7.

Final rehearsal held for 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary

The official rehearsal for the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024) took place in Dien Bien province on May 5 morning.

Foreign media spotlights Vietnam's Dien Bien Phu Victory

As Vietnam is preparing for celebrations of the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory on May 7, international media outlets have continued to spotlight this historic event.

Unknown facts about Dien Bien Phu Campaign to be revealed for first time

Some precious information about the Dien Bien Phu Campaign 70 years ago will be revealed for the first time in a documentary titled "Dien Bien Phu – A view from France" that will be aired by Vietnam Television (VTV) on May 7.

Battlefields to bounty: Dien Bien’s farming revival

Dien Bien's agricultural bounty has found its way onto shelves in supermarkets and retail outlets both within and beyond the province.

Documentary photos of Dien Bien Phu victory on display

Seventy photos of the Dien Bien Phu Victory by photographer Trieu Dai have been introduced to the public at the exhibition 'Photographic Epic of Dien Bien Phu'.

Octogenarian veterans relive Dien Bien Phu memories

“I dreamed of peace while in the battle and when it came true, my dreams are all about my comrades every night,” Dien Bien Phu veteran Luong Van Huong, 96, said.