Dien Bien Phu Conflict Overview

Mark, from England, shares his experience of arriving in Vietnam during May and witnessing the celebration of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7th. He provides historical context about the battle, which occurred between March and May, resulting in a French defeat. He poses a question about the year the battle took place.

Where is Mark originally from?

• England

• France

• Vietnam

• United States

What event did Mark witness being celebrated in Vietnam?

• Tet Festival

• New Year

• Victory of Dien Bien Phu

• Independence Day

On which date is the victory of Dien Bien Phu celebrated?

• May 1st

• May 7th

• May 15th

• May 21st

During which months did the conflict of Dien Bien Phu occur?

• January to March

• February to April

• March to May

• April to June

What was the outcome of the conflict at Dien Bien Phu?

• An unresolved conflict

• A comprehensive French defeat

• A stalemate

• A French victory