The Fortress That Fell: How Vietnam Shattered a Colonial Empire

Điện Biên Phủ

What if I told you that bicycles, jungle trails, and sheer determination helped topple one of Europe’s most powerful armies?

In 1954, in the remote valley of Điện Biên Phủ, Vietnam achieved the unthinkable. The French believed they had built an impenetrable fortress.

They were wrong.

In this video, I’ll take you inside the bold strategies, unforgettable encounters with legendary commanders, and little-known moments that led to the collapse of a colonial empire—and sparked independence movements around the world.

Stick around—because what happened in the mountains of northern Vietnam didn’t just end a war. It changed the course of history.