The Dien Bien Phu Victory

The victory at Dien Bien Phu will forever remain an immortal epic – "A glorious golden milestone" in the history of our nation. In that historic campaign, despite lacking significant military superiority and armed only with rudimentary weapons and equipment, our army and people grew stronger with each battle and ultimately defeated a powerful colonial empire. This was not only due to sound offensive strategies and tactics, but also to the unity and unwavering support of the entire nation. It can be affirmed that the victory at Dien Bien Phu was a victory of the great strength of national unity.

In early December 1953, after analyzing the situation on the battlefields, President Ho Chi Minh and the Politburo decided to concentrate forces to launch a campaign to destroy the enemy's fortified complex at Dien Bien Phu.

In early December 1953, after analyzing the situation on the battlefields, President Ho Chi Minh and the Politburo decided to concentrate forces to launch a campaign to destroy the enemy's fortified complex at Dien Bien Phu. President Ho Chi Minh instructed: "This campaign is a very important campaign, not only militarily but also politically, not only for the country but also for the international community. Therefore, the entire Party, the entire army, and the entire people must concentrate their efforts to ensure its successful completion." The strategy of a people's and comprehensive resistance quickly gathered and unleashed the combined strength of the great national unity to fight for independence and freedom for the country and the nation.

Associate Professor Dr. Do Hong Thai, former Chairman of the University Council of Thai Nguyen University of Education, shared: "This resistance war is a resistance war of the people, by the people, and for the people. Every citizen has the responsibility to protect the rights, interests, independence, and sacred values ​​of the nation and people; therefore, in specific stages, it always encouraged and mobilized the strength of the entire people."

The decisive strategic battle took place far from the rear, in an area with extremely difficult terrain and transportation…

The decisive strategic battle took place far from the rear, in an area with extremely difficult terrain and transportation… Faced with this challenge, with the courage, intelligence, and revolutionary heroism of Vietnam, the combined strength of both the rear and the front lines was maximized, promptly providing all the necessary supplies of food, provisions, and weapons throughout the campaign. With the slogan "All for the front lines, all for victory," localities competed to support the front. Volunteer youth forces and civilian laborers from many localities were mobilized to meet the campaign's requirements.

Mr. Tran Van Khoa, a former youth volunteer from Cu Van commune, Dai Tu district, said: "At that time, the spirit of the comrades was unwavering; they worked day and night, mostly at night because they couldn't go out during the day due to frequent bombing."

Ms. Ha Thi Hue, a civilian worker on the front lines from Duc Phu hamlet, Phuc Thuan commune, Pho Yen city, said: "There were many civilian workers; during the day, they mended clothes and cooked meals for the soldiers."

Besides the immense contributions of manpower and resources to the campaign, the spirit of solidarity was also demonstrated in the unwavering determination of the entire nation, especially the frontline soldiers who directly fought against the enemy. The memories of the Dien Bien Phu soldiers still vividly depict the image of loyal comrades, ready to fight for the ideals of the Party under the banner of the united front.

Tran Xuan Yen, a Dien Bien Phu veteran from Phan Dinh Phung ward, Thai Nguyen city, said: "The officers from the 308th Division told us we were being assigned to the 308th Division. All of us gathered around, excited to go fight the enemy and participate in major battles."

Pham Quan Hong, a veteran of the Dien Bien Phu battle from Quang Vinh ward, Thai Nguyen city, said: "We wrote on sticky notes that we had to be determined to fight to the end."

The Dien Bien Phu Campaign, the pinnacle of people's war, a victory "renowned throughout the world, shaking the earth," was created by ordinary people, yet their actions and deeds were courageous and steadfast – heroes who emerged from the people and fought for the people. No fortress is impregnable; only the people's will and national spirit are invincible. The epic of Dien Bien Phu, written with the aspiration for independence and freedom, the spirit of unity, and the "determined to fight and win" will of an entire nation, will continue to resonate today and tomorrow.

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