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1. Dien Bien Phu

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   The selected location, a bowl-shaped valley surrounded by high hills, was deliberately chosen for its challenging approach vector for enemy ground units, but ironically facilitated the Viet Minh’s ability to establish high ground observation posts. The French military established several fortified strongpoints, codenamed after female names derived from early French Renaissance literature, including Huguette, [Claudine](/entries/claudin…