Bernard B. Fall
Hell in a Very Small Place: The Siege of Dien Bien Phu
- ISBN 13:
- 9780306811579
- author:
- Bernard B. Fall
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Da Capo Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 568
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 3.8 x 21.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia, Bernard B.
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The 1954 Battle of Dien Bien Phu was a pivotal moment in modern history, marking the end of French colonial ambitions in Indochina and setting the stage for the US involvement in the Vietnam War. This book provides a detailed account of the battle, in which a guerrilla force of Viet Minh successfully defeated a technologically superior French army, demonstrating the effectiveness of unconventional tactics. The battle's significance extends beyond its immediate outcome, as it convinced the Viet Minh that similar tactics could be effective against a more powerful enemy, such as the US. Bernard B. Fall's account of the battle offers a nuanced and insightful exploration of the events leading up to the siege, the fighting itself, and its aftermath. Fall's book is a valuable historical study, providing a clear and engaging narrative of one of the most important conflicts of the 20th century.
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