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Dien Bien Phu Victor May Be Indo China Strong Man
United Press analysis identifies Vo Giap as real Viet Minh leader and architect of the rebel army, with Ho Chi Minh possibly figurehead or dead. Giap's background includes guerrilla tactics learned in China, WWII operations against Japanese, and rapid expansion of Viet Minh forces to over 100000. The piece notes Giap’s temperament and preference for combat over negotiation, framing him as the decisive power in Indo China politics.
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Charles M. McCann
United Press
Dien Bien Phu
Indo-China
Ho Chi Minh
People’s Republic
Indo- China
Vo Newyen Giap
Giap
China
Viet Minh