The exhibition is organized by the Southeastern Armed Forces Museum Military Zone 7 in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu (May 7, 1954) and the 49th anniversary of Reunification Day (April 30, 1975).
On display are around 200 relics, pictures and documents on the Battle of Dien Bien Phu and the Vietnam War, among others.
A piece of a parachute was retrieved by soldier Nguyen Ngoc Sung as he fought in Muong Thanh. Next to it is a jacket used by soldiers at the Dien Bien Phu battlefield, which was used to protect them from the cold. These jackets were manufactured in September 1946.
Per an idea by President Ho Chi Minh, on October 17, 1946, a conference at the Hanoi Opera House called for people to create clothing for soldiers. It was at the conference that the Ministry of National Defense introduced the jacket's design.
A blanket of Vu Minh Chau, a veteran who used to be involved in logistical works in Dien Bien Phu, is showcased at the exhibition.
A flask used to store water, belonging to Colonel General Hoang Cam, was used during the Dien Bien Phu Battle. He used to be the head of the regiment which captured French commander De Castries during the battle.
Hoang Cam's real name was Do Van Cam. He joined the revolution in 1945 and held several military positions in the Liberation Army in South Vietnam, among others.
Several photos on the battle of Dien Bien Phu are shown at the exhibition.
The event is open to the public for free and will last until the end of May at the museum, which is located at 247 Hoang Van Thu Street, Tan Binh District.
On May 7, 1954, the flag of the Vietnamese People's Army was flown on the De Castries bunker, signaling the end of the 55-day Dien Bien Phu Battle and contributing to the end of the anti-French revolution that lasted nine years.
The decisive battle forced France to negotiate at the Geneve Conference regarding Indochinese matters, and France eventually acknowledged the rights to freedom, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Indochinese countries, including Vietnam.
