Statements (227)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monarch
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Geneva_Conference
End of French colonial rule in Indochina Led to Geneva Conference division of Vietnam at the 17th parallel |
| gptkbp:arrondissements |
Accelerated after the battle
Signaled end of colonialism in Vietnam |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:César_Award_for_Best_Editing
gptkb:César_Award_for_Best_Cinematography gptkb:César_Award_for_Best_Sound |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Battle_of_Dien_Bien_Phu
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$1 million
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| gptkbp:casualties |
French casualties
French casualties approximately 2,000 Viet Minh casualties approximately 8,000 approximately 25,000 French troops Estimated 25,000 Vietnamese Viet Minh casualties Estimated 10,000 French Estimated 8,000 killed Over 2,000 killed approximately 49,000 Vietnamese troops |
| gptkbp:challenges |
Difficult supply routes
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| gptkbp:cinematography |
Jean Penzer
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:French_Union gptkb:Viet_Minh Vietnamese forces |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:French_Union
gptkb:French_Union_forces gptkb:Viet_Minh |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Vo_Nguyen_Giap
gptkb:General_Henri_Navarre gptkb:General_Christian_de_Castries Delayed and insufficient Approximately 16,000 troops deployed |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
French foreign policy
Cold War dynamics Increased U. S. involvement in Vietnam Southeast Asia politics US involvement in Vietnam |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Shift in French policy in Indochina
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Symbol of resistance
Inspiration for literature and film Inspiration for anti-colonial movements inspired songs and poetry commemorated in public speeches featured in art and exhibitions influenced Vietnamese nationalism shaped French public opinion on colonialism |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Books and films
Book ' Dien Bien Phu: The Epic Battle' Film ' Dien Bien Phu' (1992) used in literature and films |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
National pride and independence
Portrayed in various art forms. |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
depiction of heroism
depiction of sacrifice depiction of colonialism depiction of military conflict depiction of nationalism |
| gptkbp:date |
March 13, 1954
May 7, 1954 |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
French airbase
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| gptkbp:depicts |
gptkb:Dien_Bien_Phu_siege
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Global attention
Cold War context Shift in colonial policies Mixed responses from global powers Global attention on Vietnam War Support for Viet Minh end of French Indochina War establishment of North and South Vietnam |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Pierre_Schoendoerffer
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:CIC
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
Yvonne Martin
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| gptkbp:education |
Taught in history classes
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| gptkbp:end_date |
May 7, 1954
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| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Dien_Bien_Phu_(1992)
Documentaries and movies made |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Dien_Bien_Phu:_The_Last_Battle_of_the_French_Indochina_War
|
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:French_Indochina_War
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:war
|
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:river
gptkb:valley gptkb:mountain surrounding hills Dien Bien River Located in a valley surrounded by hills Muong Thanh Valley Valley surrounded by hills |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
Approximately 16,000 French troops
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
debated among historians
studied in military academies Studied in military academies analyzed in post-colonial studies discussed in war documentaries examined in international relations courses |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Colonial_Vietnam
gptkb:Monarch Cold War tensions |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Military strategies
Colonial policies Political implications Military decisions Impact on future conflicts Controversies over French decisions Importance in American military history |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Extensive records and analyses exist.
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced decolonization movements
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Symbol of anti-colonial struggle
End of French colonial rule in Indochina symbol of anti-colonial struggle Catalyst for Geneva Conference |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
Preserved battlefields in Vietnam
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dien Bien Phu
|
| gptkbp:impact |
inspired other independence movements
Local population displaced |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
French cinema
Vietnam War films |
| gptkbp:inspired |
academic studies
historical analyses military studies film critiques documentaries about the battle |
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
Presence of foreign journalists
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Approximately 50,000 troops involved
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| gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
gptkb:valley
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| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkb:DJ gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:memorial
Museums Annual remembrance events historical reenactments memorials in Vietnam Various memorials in Vietnam Various monuments in Vietnam Victory Day on May 7 |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
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| gptkbp:leadership |
Led by Ho Chi Minh's government
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| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Indochina_Wars
gptkb:Vietnam_War Symbol of anti-colonial struggle Cold War dynamics Symbol of resistance against colonialism French military history Influence on guerrilla warfare tactics |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Monarch
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive reporting during the battle
Limited coverage in Western media |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:military_siege siege warfare artillery bombardment Airborne supply drops Air supply and artillery support Cut off French supply routes Surround and besiege the French Use of artillery and logistics |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
French artillery
Use of heavy artillery by Viet Minh Use of trench warfare by Viet Minh Vietnamese heavy artillery aircraft used by France anti-aircraft guns used by Vietnam |
| gptkbp:mood |
Deteriorated during the siege
High due to early successes |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Gérard_Calvi
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Various perspectives on the battle
Often overlooked in Western history |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Formation of new alliances post-battle
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Importance of supply lines
Importance of logistics and intelligence |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:book
cultural impact historical accuracy battle scenes realistic portrayal of war |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:French_Indochina_War
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| gptkbp:political_ideology |
Used to boost recruitment
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Gérard_Depardieu
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1992
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| gptkbp:replaced_by |
French forces retreated after defeat
|
| gptkbp:result |
Vietnamese victory
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| gptkbp:retirement_year |
Use of artillery and human wave attacks
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| gptkbp:runtime |
120 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Pierre_Schoendoerffer
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Decisive battle in the First Indochina War
end of French colonial rule in Indochina |
| gptkbp:squadrons |
Approximately 50,000 troops
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| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Bruno_Cremer
gptkb:Thierry_Lhermitte gptkb:Dominique_Sanda |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of northern Vietnam
Supply route to Laos Led to the division of Vietnam Shift in power in Indochina Underestimation of Viet Minh capabilities |
| gptkbp:supports |
Limited due to terrain
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:military_siege fortified positions Trench warfare Artillery bombardment airborne supply drops Failed to anticipate Viet Minh capabilities Attempt to regain control over Indochina Establish a stronghold in the region |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:archaeological_site
Attracts visitors interested in history Battlefield tours |
| gptkbp:video_output |
gptkb:Documentaries
Movies |
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
Military failure and loss of empire
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Tropical climate
Challenging terrain and climate |
| gptkbp:writer |
Numerous historical accounts published
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| gptkbp:wrote |
Books
Articles |