A forum looking into late General Vo Nguyen Giap and the Dien Bien Phuvictory (1954-2014) has been held at the Museum of Living History inMontreuil city, France.
The April 5 event was chaired byhistorian Alain Ruscio, L’Humanite newspaper reporter in Vietnam from1978-1980, and former French Ambassador to Vietnam Claude Blanchemaison.
Atthe forum, Ruscio analysed the historical background of the Dien BienPhu Campaign and highlighted the role of General Giap in the triumph,which marked a turning point in the struggle for independence anddecolonisation around the globe in the 20th century.
He saiddespite its predominance in troop strength and weaponry, the French armywas still defeated since it undervalued the Vietnamese people who weredetermined to safeguard their country’s independence and freedom.
Recallinghis meetings with General Giap, Blanchemaison described him as a plainman who loved French literary works and the values of the FrenchRevolution in 1789.
At the function, participants also underlinedthe role of other Vietnamese officials such as Le Duc Tho and NguyenThi Binh who made great contributions to the signing of the 1973 ParisAccords, ending the US war and restoring peace in Vietnam.
They also talked about the post-war development of the country and the growing partnership between Vietnam and France.-VNA
The April 5 event was chaired byhistorian Alain Ruscio, L’Humanite newspaper reporter in Vietnam from1978-1980, and former French Ambassador to Vietnam Claude Blanchemaison.
Atthe forum, Ruscio analysed the historical background of the Dien BienPhu Campaign and highlighted the role of General Giap in the triumph,which marked a turning point in the struggle for independence anddecolonisation around the globe in the 20th century.
He saiddespite its predominance in troop strength and weaponry, the French armywas still defeated since it undervalued the Vietnamese people who weredetermined to safeguard their country’s independence and freedom.
Recallinghis meetings with General Giap, Blanchemaison described him as a plainman who loved French literary works and the values of the FrenchRevolution in 1789.
At the function, participants also underlinedthe role of other Vietnamese officials such as Le Duc Tho and NguyenThi Binh who made great contributions to the signing of the 1973 ParisAccords, ending the US war and restoring peace in Vietnam.
They also talked about the post-war development of the country and the growing partnership between Vietnam and France.-VNA
