EE Sample 5. Causes of the Algerian War (New criteria A grade)
Introduction The Battle of Dien Bien Phu between French and Vietnamese forces began on the 13th of March 1954, when the Vietminh opened fire on the Beatrice stronghold, and it ended fifty-seven days later, in a devastating defeat for the former colonial power. In the beginning, the French were at ease, convinced that they would undoubtedly win with superior arms, aviation and fortifications. However, the battle...