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 | | In these battles, the ruins of an urban landscape proved to be just as effective an obstacle to an advancing army as any fortifications. |
 | | In both cases, the (Click link for more info and facts about Vietminh) Vietminh and (Click link for more info and facts about Vietcong) Vietcong were able to cut off the opposing army by capturing the surrounding rugged terrain. |
 | | At Dien Bien Phu, the French were unable to use air power to overcome the siege and were defeated. |
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