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Angel of Dien Bien Phu: The Lone French Woman at the Decisive Battle for Vietnam

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By Skip Bell - January 1, 2011

This book is the autobiography of Genevieve de Galard, the only French woman on the ground during the battle of Dien Bien Phu. Ms. de Galard was a flight nurse whose job it was to fly on the aircraft used to evacuate wounded from the battlefield. She ended up in Dien Bieh Phu when the aircraft she was on was hit on the ground and was unable to leave the battle. It is a compelling book on a number of levels; it is very well-written with her observations presented in a matter-of-fact manner without exageration. The author describes in great detail the heroism and dedication of the French soldiers (and of the other nationalities, including Moroccans, Germans, and Vietnamese who were serving in units of the French Union Forces) who continued to fight and die in what they knew to be a lost battle. The elan of these troops was amazing - near the end of the battle, 680 non-parachute qualified volunteers jumped into Dien Bien Phu, in addition to the qualified paratroopers who continued... read more

An Angel at Dien Bien Phu

By K. Schneider - November 20, 2010

I have read almost every english written book on DBP in the past 35+ years and this book is perfect. It give you a side of the great battle few could undersatnd. And yet here it is in print.

Take the time to buy and read this book and you will learn that there are "Angles" who live and walk among us...........not just the ones in the clouds

BRAVO!!!!!!!

Amateur historian and Vietnam vet

By Wild Bill Callahan - January 9, 2013

I'm a veteran of Vietnam and an amateur historian of the entire Vietnam era from the French colonization forward. I also just finished reading the "Bible" of Dien Bien Phu titled: The Last Valley. What these people endured at DBP is quite unbelievable. What this fine lady endured in the "hospital" at DBP is beyond human description. Highly recommended. A fantastic read with copius photos.

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