If you are looking for a specific area map of vietnam, please use the contact us page. Dien bien phu dien bien phu is a small town in northwestern vietnam. Us bailed their sorry asses out of veitnam after dien bien phu would it. The northwest of viet nam is a very mountainous region. Under the cover of darkness, giaps men moved from the mountains down into the valley. Dien bien province, northern vietnam offroad vietnam. Dien bien phu was the climatic battle from march to may 1954 of the first indochina war what americans call the vietnam war is also referred to as the second indochina war.
The vietnamese viewpoint of dien bien phu supplies some much. I was looking through the map folder and found the dien bien phu map. Hanoi, vietnam hanoi, vietnam a maps showing the military campaigns of the first indochina war against the colonial french armies. Dien bien phu covers the period of 1946 1954 when a polyglot force of moroccans, senegalese, algerians, legionnaires, vietnamese, thos and others under the auspices of the french sought to retain frances hold on indochina and were opposed by the nationalist communist forces of the viet minh. This resource has been licensed for use by the msu community. After lunch you will visit dien bien museum, hill a1, hill independence and the cemetery. The battle of dien bien phu was a climactic confrontation of the first indochina war that took. History and images of the wellknown battle with the viet minh in then french indochina. The battle of dien bien phu was the climactic confrontation of the first indochina war between the french unions french far east expeditionary corps and viet minh communistnationalist revolutionaries. Soldiers across the battlefield in dien bien phu vintage photography. These vietnam war maps have been selected by alpha history authors. A range of maps and diagrams relevant to the conflict in vietnam from the 1800s to 1976.
Dien bien phu, vietnam topographical map battle archives. Dioramas juan carlos garcia the battle of dien bien phu. The loss of dien bien phu struck a death knell for the french effort to retain control of their former colony of indochina. Historical dictionary of the indochina war 19451954 diva portal. The battle of dien bien phu victory statue at d1 hill. Dien bien phu is a singleplayer mod about the first indochina war 1946 1954. In vietnam, my thanks to phan huy le, cao minh chong, andrew hardy, olivier. Mai chau to dien bien phu vietnam lonely planet forum. This morning you are picked up at the hotel, by car and tour guide for your transfer to the airport for you flight to dien bien. It has a population of more than 90 million people, making it the 14th most populous country in the world. Dien bien phu map dien bien phu michelin maps, with map scales from 11 000 000 to 1200 000. Vietnam maps covers this whole country, which is located in the easternmost part of the indochina peninsula in southeast asia, flanked by the south china sea to its east, cambodia to the southwest, laos to the northwest and china to the north. Location map for vietnam cia map of vietnam administrative divisions of vietnam labeled in english.
Dien bien phu was founded in 1841when the nguyen dynasty wanted a fortified royal district as a response to the growing problem of banditry in the area. It ended with victory to the viet minh, the surrender of french colonial forces and eventually, the withdrawal of the french from vietnam. How to gird your loins by the art of manliness if youve read the bible, then youve probably come across the phrase gird up your loins. No, we are only selling the actual vintage originals and do. Missionsre inspired by historical battles form this conflict, including famous battle of dien bien phu, and by vietnamese 7554 fps game. Dien bien phu was the site of a major french defeat 1954 in the first indochina war, and was of tremendous historical significance. There are tanks and a monument to viet minh casualties on this former french position, known to the french as eliane and to the vietnamese as a1 hill. In that period the french defenders with their local allies suffered 7200 casualties some to infantry fighting certainly, but to get a high estimate of artillery. Information how to get to dien bien weather accommodation interesting places map dien bien phu town is of special interest for fans of military history. Visitors can also explore the city of dien bien phu, a name that is known all over the world after the famous victory against the french in may 1954. Original name of this place including diacritics is di. But i searched a little bit in the internet and found something.
This major confrontation occurred at dien bien phu, a large heartshaped valley located in northwestern part of vietnam, near the border with laos. The city is served by 1 airports which means it is accessible from almost every major city in the world. The fourway circular thingy marks sights, attractions and other points of interest. The battle of dien bien phu is seen as the decisive battle of the first indochina war between french troops and the viet minh league for the independence of vietnam, a nationalist, prosoviet union movement of ho chi minh. Dien bien phu map vietnam maps vietnam travel guide. Hanoi haiphong dien bien phu vinh hue danang qui nhon nha trang dalat ho chi minh and phu quoc island. December 5th 2009 the battle of dien bien phu there is a book in the kinsley kansas library called the 20 most decisive battles in world history, or it might be called the 20 most decisive battles in vietnam. The battle was fought in northwest vietnam and the french defeat resulted in the withdraw of french forces from southeast asia. Wall maps for sale 1932 map featuring countries of the far east. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. A map of northern vietnam, showing the location of dien bien phu. Get the monthly weather forecast for dien bien phu, di.
Thorn tree forum country forums southeast asia mainland vietnam. It is constituted by 7 districts named dien bien, dien bien dong, muong ang. Popular areas are dien bien phu where visitors can enjoy the quintessential experiences of dien bien phu. The battlefield sites, most of which are found west of the nam yum river, are frequented by many visitors. Historical map of east asia and the western pacific 6 may 1954 first indochina war. For three years, the insurgents had been trying to wear down the south, but they now.
In march 1946 the french expeditionary force moved into north vietnam ho chi minh having established the democratic republic of vietnam in september the previous year. Oct 18, 2012 the fight i am thinking of is the seige of dien bien phu in the french indochina war. Dien bien phu was the site of a major french defeat in the war of independence in 1954. Maps of vietnam maps are also available as part of the wikimedia atlas of the world project in the atlas of vietnam. Map of dien bien phu hotels and attractions on a dien bien. First indochina war historical atlas of asia pacific 6. The scans were then georeferenced using a 1st order or 2nd order polynomial transformations in blue marble geographics transformer. Discuss dien bien phu travel with tripadvisor travelers. Get directions, maps, and traffic for dien bien phu. Mar 27, 2015 the french defeat at dien bien phu in 1954 signalled the end of french influence in indochina.
The museum was opened on july 17, 1956, two years after the victory over the french at dien bien phu. Can i download the digital version of this photo and keep it instead of buying the original. Wellordered data, maps, photos, french and foreign legion units. It is constituted by 7 districts named dien bien, dien bien dong, muong ang, muong cha, muong nhe, tua chua, tuan giao.
Use the map below to find specific destinations in dien bien phu which are listed on travelfish. Gps coordinates of battle of dien bien phu, vietnam. Dien bien phu was the decisive battle of the first indochina war. Central intelligence agency, unless otherwise indicated. Being a field guide to hanoi and dien bien phu for. Battlefield vietnam is a firstperson shooter video game, the second in the battlefield franchise. Find any address on the map of dien phu or calculate your itinerary to and from dien phu, find all the tourist attractions and michelin guide restaurants in dien phu. This place is situated in dien bien, lai chau, vietnam, its geographical coordinates are 21 23 0 north, 103 1 0 east and its original name with diacritics is di.
A good map is essential for an independent motorbike road trip in vietnam, but no map is 100% reliable. Each angle of view and every map style has its own advantage. Trenches at a1 hill elaine famous dien bien phu battle. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. When the viet minh invaded laos in 1953, the french tried to cut their supply lines by setting up a base at dien bien phu. We were safe down on the flight line where we worked, but we were exposed when we were in the bunker.
Ac car and guide pick up and drive to dien bien phu hotel for check in. French troops, dien bien phu, vietnam, the first indochina war. Cover each battle of the vietnam conflict with battlefield maps and a lot of never. Battle of dien bien phu area today a map of the area around the battle positions battle of dien bien phu summary. For domestic flights there are airports at the following locations shown on the map. Download is not completed or youve got problem with steam ws. This place is situated in phu chau, an giang, vietnam, its geographical coordinates are 10 51 0 north, 105 5 0 east and its original name with diacritics is an phu. Graphic maps of the area around 16 19 2 n, 108 1 30 e. Battle of dien bien phu french foreign legion information. For more detailed maps of vietnam with major transit routes and a topographical layout download versions as shown below.
While there are many stunning beaches and picturesque landscapes in the country, this one manages to set itself apart. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances. Military map of dien bien phu vintage photography ebay. The attrition phase of that fighting lasted about 7 weeks, from mid march to early may 1954.
Sixty years ago today in vietnam, communist viet minh forces attacked an isolated french military outpost in the northwestern town of dien bien phu. Vietnam changed from a french colonial battlefield to one on which the. I had no map, no guidebook, and no particular plan, so when an english journalist and. In what is tantamount to the first rock and roll online game, battlefield. In indochina, france had been struggling with vietnamese communistnationalists, the viet minh, since 1946. It was, from the french view before the event, a set piece battle to draw out the vietnamese and destroy them with superior firepower. Each bed icon indicated a guesthouse, hostel or hotel covered on travelfish.
Dien bien phu forum, travel discussion for dien bien phu. French legionnaires during the combats on huguette for 3 days and 3 nights, 86 legionnaires isolated on the top of a hill fought against two regiments of giaps 308 division before being helped by reinforcements. Bien phu was a symbol throughout the world that small guerrilla forces like the viet minh could turn away even the largest of imperial powers. Whether traveling for business or leisure, dien bien phu is an outstanding city to visit with over 39 hotels to choose from. May 7th, 1954 the guns fell silent as the last organized resistance in the fortified camp of dien bien phu came to an end. The paper maps were scanned at 400 ppi, 8bit 256 color. Dien bien phu battle map, pin by paolo marzioli dien bien. Maphill lets you look at phu bai, phu loc, thua thienhue, vietnam from many different perspectives. The game is the first in the battlefield series to utilize a 3d map, allowing players. The battle of dien bien phu was the biggest and most ferocious battle that took place during the french indochina war. The battle fought around dien bien phu was the last major campaign by a european state in the region. Maps of vietnam phu quoc island is a beautiful tropical paradise located off the west coast of mekong delta. This vantage point was crucial in the battle of dien bien phu. Know whats coming with accuweathers extended daily forecasts for dien bien phu, di.
Publication date 1999 topics documentary, war language. It was fought between the french far east expeditionary corps and the viet minh forces, commanded by vo nguyen giap, from march to may 7, 1954. Dien bien phu museum at the city centre today very close to the dien bien market as it turned out, the viet minh had more than 200 artillery pieces, reinforced during the last week of the siege by russian katyusha multiple rocket launchers. This photograph originates from a press photo archive. Feb 28, 2017 dien bien phu battle map, pin by paolo marzioli. I had no map, no guidebook, and no particular plan, so when an english. Dien bien phu, fought in remote northwestern vietnam, was the. Dien bien phu was founded in 1841when the nguyen dynasty wanted a fortified royal district as a response. It is situated in the highlands of northwest vietnam, about 420 kilometres from hanoi. This led to the end of the first indochina war 19461954 and the surrender of french claims in indochina and the division of vietnam.
A french newspaper from 1954, with the headline dien bien phu is a tomb. It was, from the french view before the event, a set piece battle to draw out the vietnamese and. Battle of dien bien phu military wiki fandom powered. In the citys history museum, maps, dioramas, and massive gray stelae. Results of the battle of dien bien phu the battle of dien bien phu, and the international peace conference that began in geneva the day after the battle, brought the war to an end on july 20, 1954.
Battle of dien bien phu animated map animated battle maps. For more details about other provinces and cities of vietnam, please follow this link. At dien bien phu in 54, jim rubin got an early taste of war in vietnam. Frances reluctance to relinquish her vast 19th century empire in south east asia and africa saw events culminate at dien bien phu.