Dien Bien Phu (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did the Battle of Dien Bien Phu take place?
When did the Battle of Dien Bien Phu take place?
May 1954
How long did the siege at Dien Bien Phu last?
How long did the siege at Dien Bien Phu last?
55 days
How many French troops were brought to Dien Bien Phu?
How many French troops were brought to Dien Bien Phu?
11,000 troops
Approximately how many French troops were killed or wounded?
Approximately how many French troops were killed or wounded?
8,000
How many local civilians supported the Vietminh war effort?
How many local civilians supported the Vietminh war effort?
240,000 people
How many bicycles did China supply to help transport supplies?
How many bicycles did China supply to help transport supplies?
200,000 bicycles
Who was the Vietminh military commander at Dien Bien Phu?
Who was the Vietminh military commander at Dien Bien Phu?
General Vo Nguyen Giap
How many Vietminh soldiers did General Giap secretly position?
How many Vietminh soldiers did General Giap secretly position?
50,000 soldiers
What firing rate did Vietminh artillery achieve?
What firing rate did Vietminh artillery achieve?
50 shells per minute
Along which parallel was Vietnam divided by the Geneva Agreement?
Along which parallel was Vietnam divided by the Geneva Agreement?
17th parallel
Who became leader of North Vietnam after the Geneva Agreement?
Who became leader of North Vietnam after the Geneva Agreement?
Ho Chi Minh
What was the French strategy for Dien Bien Phu?
What was the French strategy for Dien Bien Phu?
Lure Vietminh into conventional battle