Summary The end of World War II opened the way for the return of French rule to Indochina. But after eight years of fighting and $2.5 billion in U.S. aid, the French lost a crucial battle at Dienbienphu -- and with it, their Asian empire.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Will Lyman Henry Kissinger William C. Westmoreland Dean Rusk
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : Oct 3, 1983
Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom France
Language : English French Vietnamese Central Khmer
Production companies : France 2 (FR2) Central Independent Television WGBH
Summary The end of World War II opened the way for the return of French rule to Indochina. But after eight years of fighting and $2.5 billion in U.S. aid, the French lost a crucial battle at Dienbienphu -- and with it, their Asian empire.
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : Oct 3, 1983
Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom France
Language : English French Vietnamese Central Khmer
Production companies : France 2 (FR2) Central Independent Television WGBH
