French fight on at Dien Bien Phu as supplies are dropped to them in 1954

In early 1954, the French stronghold of DNP and Poo was besieged by Viet Minh forces. Despite being surrounded by four rebel divisions, the remnants of 12 French battalions resisted for 57 days. Supplies and reinforcements were parachuted in but proved insufficient. Outnumbered six to one, the stronghold eventually fell to Ho Chi Minh's armies on May 7th, 1954.

What event marked the beginning of the siege at Dien Bien Phu?

• The capture of the stronghold by the French

• The arrival of Ho Chi Minh's forces

• The end of World War II

• The signing of a peace treaty

How long did the French forces hold out against the siege?

• 30 days

• 57 days

• 100 days

• 14 days

What was the main method of resupply for the French forces during the siege?

• Naval convoys

• Air-dropped supplies

• Land-based supply routes

• Local procurement

By what ratio were the French forces outnumbered during the siege?

• 3 to 1

• 4 to 1

• 5 to 1

• 6 to 1

On what date did Dien Bien Phu fall to Ho Chi Minh's forces?

• June 7, 1954

• July 7, 1954

• April 7, 1954

• May 7, 1954