French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu was among those at the event.
HANOI - A crowd of more than 10,000 people including war veterans and dignitaries gathered on May 7 in Vietnam’s Dien Bien Phu to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle that ultimately brought an end to the French empire in Indochina.
As celebrations began in Dien Bien Phu city’s stadium, 90-year-old veteran Pham Duc Cu spoke on behalf of his fallen comrades.“The war has passed. We are so proud to have contributed to making a heroic and beautiful Dien Bien.” France surrendered to the attacking Viet Minh on May 7, 1954, putting an end to 56 days of shelling and hand-to-hand combat.
The French force – about 15,000 men of many nationalities – had underestimated the firepower of the communist forces, who managed to install artillery on the hills overlooking the French camp.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jack Neo's Pa Pa Zao draws huge crowd for 100th walkAround 1,000 people turned up at Bedok Reservoir Park for the 100th walk organised by Lao Peng You Pa Pa Zao, or PPZ, on Sunday morning (May 5). The walking group was founded by Singaporean filmmaker Jack Neo, who has directed local films such as I Not Stupid (2002) and his...
Read more »
Vietnam’s Parliament chief quits in latest upheaval among top postsThe government did not specify what “violations” Mr Vuong Dinh Hue committed.
Read more »
Singapore Companies Eye Vietnam to Navigate Manufacturing Shifts, Green Transition, and the AI RevolutionpstrongVietnam's location in Southeast Asia links major Asian markets, backed by a young workforce and expanding middle class./strong/p pSingapore’s role as the leading investor in Vietnam has become increasingly pronounced over the last five years.
Read more »
Vietnam temperature records tumble as heatwave scorches South and Southeast AsiaHANOI: More than 100 temperature records fell across Vietnam in April, according to official data, as a deadly heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia.
Read more »
Vietnam police arrest former head of government office amid anti-graft crackdownMr Mai Tien Dung was arrested on suspicion of abuse of power.
Read more »
Vietnam police arrest former head of government office amid anti-graft crackdownHANOI: Police in Vietnam have arrested the former head of the government office, Mai Tien Dung, on suspicion of abuse of power, the Ministry of Public Security said on Saturday (May 4), amid a widening anti-graft crackdown in the Southeast Asian country.
Read more »