French Surrender At Dien Bien Phu 1954

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The French army is defeated at Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam, signalling the end of the First Indochina War

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Black & White
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sound
Media URN:
100035
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Film ID:
ADTSTW036
Issue Date:
2011

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