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Heavy fighting for French stronghold in Indochina....The initial Viet Minh onslaught to split the isolated French stronghold, Dien Bien Phu, failed, but bitter fighting is still reported in Indo China. Heavy losses have been incurred on the rebel forces, but air reinforcements are badly needed. Photo shows: Between the suicidal attacking waves, defenders in the forward areas rest while the rebels regroup. trewn around can be seen containers that have been parachuted in with supplies.....24th March 1954 (KEYSTONE/UNITED ARCHIVES)