dien bien phu, battle of, ?i??n bi?n ph?u, vietnam, 1954

Describes the historical background, events, and aftermath of the 1954 battle at Dien Bien Phu, which led to the end of the first Indochina War.

Discusses Ho Chi Minh's battle against the French army, which resulted in the withdrawal of French forces from the country, Ho Chi Minh's determination to reunite Vietnam under Communist rule, and the United States' involvement in the conflict that cost over one million American and Vietnamese lives.