Battle of Dien Bien Phu: Vietnamese commemorate 70th anniversary
ByJames
Vietnam is marking the 70th anniversary of its victory over French forces in the battle of Dien Bien Phu.
It’s seen as a pivotal moment in ending French colonial rule in what was then Indo-China.
The US supported France in a conflict that ultimately led to the Vietnam war.
Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports.
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