Huge crowds in Vietnam for anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory over France

French Dien Bien Phu veterans Jean-Yves Guinard (R), Andre Mayer (C) and William Schilardi (2L) visit the former battleground with the help of Vietnamese soldiers (Nhac NGUYEN) A crowd of more than 10,000 people including war veterans and dignitaries gathered Tuesday in Vietnam’s Dien Bien Phu to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle that ultimately brought an end to the French empire in Indochina. Outside the city stadium where official commemorations were held, throngs of people — many wearing traditional Vietnamese dress — lined the streets to watch a huge military parade. They cheered on soldiers marching with Vietnamese…