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Countess Seeks Geneva Peace After Dien Bien Phu War
In a personal memoir, Madame Christian de Castries recalls Dien Bien Phu's siege, the green Indochina valley turning to hell, her husband’s fate as a prisoner, and her appeal for Geneva talks to end the conflict. She recalls letters, aid efforts, and a vow to endure until peace.
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