The art of organizing and using artillery in the Dien Bien Phu campaign

Baoquocte.vn. The victory of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign marked a great development of the military art of our Army, including the art of organizing and using artillery, helping to bring about a victory that "resounded throughout the five continents and shook the earth".

On March 13, 1954, implementing the determination of the Politburo, the Commander-in-Chief and the Campaign's Operational Plan, our artillery simultaneously opened fire on the Him Lam stronghold, signaling an attack on the Dien Bien Phu stronghold complex.

During the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, the art of organizing and using artillery was formed and developed comprehensively, from proactively building a strong artillery force, using it in a concentrated and focused manner; creating a solid and interconnected artillery position to applying flexible and creative fighting methods, promoting the power of each type of artillery.

For the Artillery Corps, pulling in the artillery was not an easy feat. It took a lot of sweat, blood, and heroic sacrifices from officers and soldiers for the artillery to be able to “climb mountains and pass through enemy troops” to enter our front.

In particular, with the "fight firmly, advance firmly" operational motto of the Campaign Command, the units devoted all their efforts and overcame sacrifices to pull the artillery, ensuring that the superiors' operational plan was strictly implemented.

Therefore, within only 56 days and nights, the Army's young artillery force successfully completed its mission, being the main ground firepower to suppress and destroy artillery positions, control airports, destroy enemy command posts and warehouses, cut off enemy supply routes and effectively support the infantry to tighten the siege, destroy each stronghold and cluster of strongholds, and proceed to destroy the entire Dien Bien Phu stronghold complex, contributing significantly to the victory that "resounded throughout the five continents and shook the world".

In late 1953, in Viet Bac, President Ho Chi Minh and Party leaders decided to launch the Dien Bien Phu campaign, determined to destroy the strongest French stronghold in Dien Bien Phu. (Source: VNA photo)

The General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army studies the combat plan. (Source: VNA photo)

For the first time, artillery forces were mobilized at the highest level, including the 45th Regiment of 105mm Howitzers, the 675th Regiment of 75mm Mountain Artillery (belonging to the 351st Artillery Division) and artillery battalions in the main divisions and regiments participating in the campaign. (Source: VNA photo)

Our artillery soldiers bravely overcame all difficulties and hardships, using their two hands to pull tons of heavy artillery into the battlefield. Photo: (Source: VNA photo)

The arduous and difficult process of pulling the cannons has seen heroic examples such as hero To Vinh Dien who sacrificed his own body to save the cannons. (Source: VNA photo)

Anti-aircraft artillery exerted its power at Dien Bien Phu, causing confusion and disarray among the French army. (Source: VNA photo)

Pha-din Pass on Highway 6, which witnessed major operations of our army in the Dien Bien Phu campaign. (Source: VNA photo)

Our assault units, supported by artillery, attacked Muong Thanh airport. (Source: VNA photo)

At exactly 5:05 p.m. on March 13, 1954, Regiment 45 had the honor of firing the first shot at Him Lam, the central sector, airports, artillery positions, enemy warehouses... opening the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. (Source: VNA photo)

During the Dien Bien Phu campaign, our army shot down and destroyed 177 enemy aircraft of various types. (Source: VNA photo)

Our artillery soldiers are actively preparing for the opening fire. (Source: VNA photo)

Our artillery units continued to shell enemy positions at position 206. (Source: VNA photo)

On April 22, 1954, our army suddenly attacked position 206 and completely destroyed this position, which was the last position west of Muong Thanh airport. (Source: VNA photo)

General view of Doc Lap Hill, the "Determination to Fight and Win" flag, a noble award of President Ho Chi Minh, is being raised high by the shock troops on the roof of the enemy command bunker after the combined forces completely destroyed this position on March 14, 1954. (Source: VNA photo)

The enemy positions on Him Lam hill were hit by our artillery shells and were burning. The positions on this hill were destroyed on March 13, the opening day of the campaign. The opening battle of the campaign was a resounding victory. That victory had an important role in the artillery firepower. (Source: Photo courtesy of VNA)

On April 22, 1954, our army suddenly attacked position 206 and completely destroyed this position, which was the last position west of Muong Thanh airport. (Source: Photo: VNA documents)

Enemy positions on Him Lam hill were hit by our artillery shells and are on fire. These positions on the hill were destroyed on March 13, the opening day of the campaign. (Source: VNA photo)

With overwhelming dominance on all fronts, the entire French army in Dien Bien Phu raised the white flag and surrendered. (Source: VNA photo)

On May 6 and 7, our artillery continuously fired on General De Castries' Command Post and high points, supporting the infantry to attack and destroy the targets. The entire enemy command in Dien Bien Phu, led by General De Castries, surrendered. (Source: VNA photo)

On May 7, 1954, the historic Dien Bien Phu campaign ended in victory, the entire enemy stronghold in Dien Bien Phu was destroyed by our army, the "Determination to fight, determination to win" flag was fluttering on the roof of General De Castries' bunker. (Source: VNA photo)

Hundreds of soldiers used manpower to pull the artillery into the battlefield, crossing high mountains and deep ravines, ensuring the element of secrecy and surprise, contributing significantly to the victory of the Campaign. (Source: VNA photo)

Our anti-aircraft artillery force fought bravely and made outstanding achievements, not only protecting the sky and supporting the infantry in combat, but also contributing to stopping the air support for the French army at Dien Bien Phu. (Source: VNA photo)

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