DIEN BIEN PHU*
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North Vietnam Assault*
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France Defense*
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Date: March 13, 1954*
Location: North Vietnam*
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The Viet Minh assault against French forces at Dien Bien Phu began on March 13, 1954, with attacks on the outposts of Gabrielle and Beatrice. General Giap sent two battalions to attack each French company, supporting his attacking force with mortars. The Viet Minh forces captured Beatrice on March 13, and Gabrielle on March 15. Dien Bien Phu itself fell on May 7, and with it went France's hope of an empire in Southeast Asia.*
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Number of Turns: 8*
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The North Vietnamese side is suggested for the human player.*
