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Dien Bien Phu Victory and 70 years on: Artillery unit’s great leap forward ​
The Dien Bien Phu Victory marked the significant growth of Vietnamese artillery. After 56 days and nights, the artillery unit successfully accomplished its mission, contributing to the world-shaking victory.
For the first time, artillery is mobilised at the highest level, including Regiment 45 and Regiment 675 of Artillery Division 351._Photo: VNA
Anti-aircraft artillery fights heroically and achieves remarkable feats. The force not only protected the skies and supported the infantry, but also played a crucial role in blocking air support for the French Army._Photo: VNA
Artillery soldiers ready to fire shells.__Photo: VNA
Artillery soldiers overcome numerous difficulties to pull several-tonne cannons to the battlefield.__Photo: VNA
The anti-aircraft artillery promotes its power, creating great problems for the French Army. On May 7, 1954, the historic Dien Bien Phu campaign successfully ends, with all enemy bases being destroyed.__Photo: VNA
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