The book, written in French, reviews the memories of those who participated in or witnessed the battle and mentions the historical documents relating to France’s war in Vietnam.

It is a valuable book which provides French people with the truth about the war won by Vietnamese people after enduring so many sufferings and inflicting heavy losses on the French, says historic professor Jean Pierre Roux.

Historic professor Jean Pierre Roux

Professor Roux emphasised that the victory at Dien Bien Phu was praised around the world and had an important influence on other French colonies in Asia, Africa and South America.

Overseas professor Ngo Manh Lan says that the book reflects the war in a very objective way and that it is very important in order to influence French public opinion.

The book has received a lot of attention in France.