This is the classic story of the 1954 battle in which France lost control of its colonies in SE Asia. In this battle, a force of guerrillas beat a technologically superior French army. The full title of this book is “Hell in a very small place - the siege of Dien Bien Phu” by Bernard B. Fall. This softcover book is in excellent condition. Includes notes, appendices, and index. Approximately 500 pages.