Battle of Dien Bien Phu Ends in French Defeat, Viet Minh Victory, May 7, 1954
Indochina War: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu ends in a French defeat and a Viet Minh victory (the battle began on March 13).
Date: May 7, 1954
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