Summary Episode Three, covers the battle of Dien Bien Phu, the final battle in the French Indochina war. Dien Bien Phu is on the northwestern border with Laos, it is just within range of French aircraft which was the only link to the rest of the world. General Giap decides to attack and wipe the french forces out. 55 days later the Vietminh win the battle. 10,000 french troops surrender and only 5,000 survive the march into captivity. French Indochina is dead.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Joseph B. Anderson Anthony Astuccio George R. Christmas Peter Braestrup
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : Oct 15, 1980
Countries of origin : Canada
Language : English
Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Cinequity TDW Copyright Holding
Summary Episode Three, covers the battle of Dien Bien Phu, the final battle in the French Indochina war. Dien Bien Phu is on the northwestern border with Laos, it is just within range of French aircraft which was the only link to the rest of the world. General Giap decides to attack and wipe the french forces out. 55 days later the Vietminh win the battle. 10,000 french troops surrender and only 5,000 survive the march into captivity. French Indochina is dead.
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : Oct 15, 1980
Countries of origin : Canada
Language : English
Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Cinequity TDW Copyright Holding
