Viet Minh overrun French forces at Dien Bien Phu, ending the the First Indochina War in 1954

Viet Minh overrun French forces at Dien Bien Phu, ending the the First Indochina War in 1954

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The transcript describes a scenario where defenses were overrun by rebels after 20 hours of intense fighting. Despite orders for maximum disruption, the final message was one of defiance, refusing to surrender. The world admired the valiant effort against overwhelming odds, praising the Legion of heroes, including individuals like Nurse, Lieutenant Dillard, and Caribou. Angel, who stayed behind to help, was later released by the Communists.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the duration of the continuous fighting before the defenses were overrun?

25 hours

20 hours

15 hours

10 hours

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final message sent by the defenders?

Maximum disruption

We will retreat

Viva la France

Hold the line

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the world react to the defenders' efforts?

They criticized it

They were indifferent

They ignored it

They silently applauded it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were some of the heroes mentioned in the transcript?

Nurse, Lieutenant Dillard, Caribou

General Smith, Captain Rogers, Private Ryan

Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond

Professor X, Magneto, Wolverine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the nurse who stayed behind?

She was released by the Communists

She was captured and never released

She escaped on her own

She was rescued by allies