Repatriation of Soldiers' Bodies from Dien Bien Phu Battle

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
France to repatriate bodies of six soldiers who died in Dien Bien Phu battle in Vietnam, marking the end of France's colonial empire in Indochina. Bodies were exhumed and will be studied for identification in France.

Key Points

  • Dien Bien Phu battle marked the end of France's colonial empire in Indochina
  • Vietnam's victory led to the country's division and subsequent conflicts
  • Bodies of six soldiers to be repatriated from Vietnam to France for identification and burial

Pros

  • Honoring the soldiers who died in the Dien Bien Phu battle
  • Providing closure to families of the deceased soldiers

Cons

  • The tragic history of war and loss of life
  • The complexity of identifying the remains after so many years