More than 300 artifacts on display in Hanoi recreate the Dien Bien Phu Campaign

Towards the 70th Anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2024), the Vietnam Military History Museum coordinates with the National Museum of History and the House Archives and Records Administration. the country hosting the exhibition Dien Bien Phu – Historical rendezvous.

The exhibition introduces more than 300 images, documents, and artifacts reflecting the preparation process in all aspects, the spirit of determination to fight and determination to win of the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army, especially, the brave fighting process. The tenacity, ingenuity, and creativity of our army and people on all fronts created the Dien Bien Phu Victory that was “famous in five continents and shook the earth”.

Prominent in the exhibition space is the bronze statue named after Mr Dien Bien Phu victory by sculptor Nguyen Hai is placed next to the entrance.

Mr. To Cang (Hai Ba Trung district) accidentally learned about the exhibition through the internet. Mr. Cang said he was extremely proud, especially when his relatives also participated in the Dien Bien Phu campaign. He and his family are planning to go to Dien Bien to welcome the heroic atmosphere in the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

Artifacts associated with the nation’s heroic war such as a piece of wood used to insert artillery or a piece of rope that was a tool for soldiers to pull artillery during the Dien Bien Phu campaign, and a shovel that soldiers used to dig trenches to capture Hill A1. , crutches can be used by artillery soldiers of Company 757 (Battalion 275, Regiment 675, Company 351) when pulling artillery into base D2…

Exhibition area Fought to winthe display demonstrates the strategic determination of the Party Central Committee to open the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.

The preparation in all aspects, the spirit of determination to fight, determination to win of the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army in the campaign, decided to change the combat motto from “fight quickly, win quickly” to “fight firmly, advance firmly” of General and Commander-in-Chief Vo Nguyen Giap – General Commander and Secretary of the Campaign Party Committee.

The bicycle, a vehicle used by civilians to transport food and medicine for the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.

Some trophies that we captured from the enemy at Dien Bien Phu such as General De Sand’s walking stick, iron helmet, officer’s lapel shoulder straps of the French army… were displayed in the exhibition.

People visit and record historical images in the exhibition about the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.

The exhibition is a tribute and honor to the heroic victories and sacrifices of heroic martyrs in the struggle for national liberation; contribute to propagandizing and educating officers and soldiers of the armed forces and the people, especially the younger generation, to study and work, strive to excellently complete all assigned tasks, and contribute to building and preserving firmly defend the Fatherland.

Visitors can leave notes during their visit in the notebook placed on the table at the entrance to the exhibition. The exhibition is open to visitors from April 23 to the end of May at the Vietnam Military History Museum (No. 28A Dien Bien Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi).