Precious artifacts from the Dien Bien Phu campaign, introduced for the first time in Hanoi

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, the Vietnam Military History Museum recently organized an exhibition titled Dien Bien Phu – Historical rendezvous with more than 300 images, documents, and precious artifacts. Among these are artifacts introduced to the public for the first time.

The exhibition space is arranged with different areas, reflecting the preparation process in all aspects, the spirit of determination to fight and victory of the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army; The brave, tenacious, cunning, and creative fighting process of our army and people on all fronts resulted in the Dien Bien Phu Victory “resplendent in five continents, shaking the earth”.

The flag ‘Determined to fight, determined to win’ was presented by President Ho Chi Minh to units participating in the 1954 Dien Bien Phu campaign.

The cart is considered the “king of transport” used by civilians to transport food and medicine for the Dien Bien Phu campaign.

Tuyn submachine guns were used by soldiers in the Dien Bien Phu campaign.

Rope and logs were used by soldiers to pull artillery into the battlefield.

The bamboo hat of hero Tran Can used in the campaign.

Brass trumpets were used by the Military Music Team (General Staff) after the military parade on January 1, 1955 at Ba Dinh Square. This is also the first time the Vietnam People’s Army has organized a military parade, marking a major event of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam after the Dien Bien Phu victory.

Letter from General Commander-in-Chief Vo Nguyen Giap to encourage all officers and soldiers participating in the Dien Bien Phu campaign on March 20, 1954.

Flamethrowers, machine guns, and black mines were captured from French soldiers.

After the Geneva Armistice Agreement, General De Castries was returned to the French army, and his walking stick is currently kept by the Military History Museum.

The helmet was captured by the French army in the central area of ​​Dien Bien Phu.

Especially the letter written by General Nava on May 11, 1954 requesting General Vo Nguyen Giap to allow the evacuation of prisoners of war and wounded soldiers in Dien Bien Phu by plane…

… and the Combat Diagram drawn by the Department of Operations, General Staff, serving the Dien Bien Phu Front Command was introduced to the public for the first time.

More than 60 artists recreated the victory of Dien Bien Phu with circusTowards the 70th anniversary of the victory of Dien Bien Phu (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2024), the Vietnam Circus Federation organized the program ‘Living forever with Dien Bien’ with the participation of more than 60 artists. doctor.