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What did the Battle of Dien Bien Phu do?
The battle marked the beginning of the end for French Colonial rule within Indochina .
What did Dien Bien Phu symbolize?
The battle and the annihilation of the French Garrison symbolized the end of French Colonial rule in Indochina .
What did the French and the Vietmesse hope to achiece from the Battle of Dien Bien Phu?
In the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, the French believed they would have aerial support, and that their superior artillery would bring them success. However, the Viet Minh army surrounded the French with heavy artillery. After fifty-seven days, the French were defeated, bring the colony of French Indochina to an end.
What happened on may 3 1954?
On May 3, 1954, the French garrison at Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam surrendered to the Viet Minh forces, leading to the end of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu and eventually to the French withdrawal from Vietnam.
What are the causes of the battle Dien Bien phu?
The French wanted to destroy the Viet Minh in a set-piece (conventional) battle. They under-estimated the Viet Minh, when the communists managed to emplace field guns (artillery) around the French garrison (compound). The French had made their operation plans believing that enemy cannon (guns) could not be emplaced in such rugged terrain...so quickly, and efficiently. Consequently, Dien Bien Phu was pounded mercilessly.
How long did the French have a conflict with the Vietnamese?
From around 1945(end of World War II), til the French defeat at the battle at Dien Bihn Phu(1954).
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Tratame bien ended on 2009-12-23.
What year did the Saratoga battle end?
1779
What year did the battle of Adwa end?
1901
What year did the battle of therompylae end?
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What is the significance of the Battle of Dien Phu?
I believe it was because, the French were defeated by the Viet Minh rebels, which marked the end of French involvement in Vietnam. The Vietminh defeated the French and ended colonial rule.
