70 years ago, in the fiery days, after the command of the explosion of 960kg explosives and after 8 hours of the 4th attack, our army completely destroyed the A1 stronghold at 4:30 a.m. on May 7, 1954. After 39 days and nights of fierce fighting, we eliminated 4 battalions, severely damaged 3 French mobile battalions, and killed 825 French soldiers. But in return, 2,516 officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army will forever remain here, their blood soaked into every inch of land, every meter of trench on the stronghold. A1 - the "key" to the Dien Bien Phu stronghold group was completely destroyed. Liberating this stronghold created a springboard for the soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army to attack and capture General De Castries and the entire Command of the Dien Bien Phu stronghold, creating a victory that "resounded throughout the five continents and shook the world".
Today, after 70 years, Hill A1 has donned a new coat alongside the remnants of the war that remain forever. Hill A1 relic has become one of the “must-see” destinations on the journey back to memories. What is special is that in the days of April close to the victory of the past, the red phoenix trees on the top of Hill A1 bloom brilliantly as if welcoming visitors to come and review the firestorm of the “last climax” 70 years ago. According to statistics from the Provincial Relic Management Board, during this April, Hill A1 relic welcomes an average of 2,000 visitors per day to visit and experience.
On the threshold of the historic month of May, on hill A1, the bright red phoenix flowers begin to bloom.
Hill A1 was a fortified stronghold with an important strategic position of the French colonialists that was captured by Battalion 249, Regiment 174, Division 316 on the night of May 6, 1954.
After 70 years, Hill A1 relic is an unmissable destination for tourists from all over the world when visiting and learning about the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
The excitement of tourists from all over when visiting A1 hill relic.
The tour guide presented about the great sacrifices and contributions of our ancestors in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign at Hill A1.
The remaining remains of nearly 1 ton of explosives, an important factor in the victory of our army and people at A1 hill, creating the premise for the final attack on the Command Headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu stronghold.
The Dien Bien Phu campaign lasted 56 days and nights, while the battle at Hill A1 took 39 days and nights, with more than 2,500 soldiers killed. In the photo: The mass grave of 4 martyrs on Hill A1.
Tourists respectfully pay tribute to the martyrs who fell on Hill A1.
The A1 stronghold's trenches were renovated to serve tourists from all over.
The bright red phoenix flowers bloom as if to show the enduring vitality, striving to build the homeland on the ruins of war.
Groups of tourists visit the old battlefield at hill A1.
Tourists take photos and check-in at the top of the hill with the name A1 and the words "Mud, blood and flowers" clearly depicting the tragic yet heroic past of the nation.
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