Vol. 15, No. 48
September 13, 2010
Cover Story
Theirs but to Do and Die
Dien Bien Phu and the twilight of the warrior
By Robert Messenger
Also in This Issue
- What the Beck! — Lee Harris
- What the Beck! — William Kristol
- What the Beck! — Harvey Mansfield
This issue featured Robert Messenger's historical essay on Dien Bien Phu, examining the decisive 1954 battle and the decline of traditional warfare through the lens of the paratroop commanders involved in the operation. The cover story explored the military campaign that marked a turning point in the French Indochina War. The issue also included commentary from leading conservative voices Lee Harris, William Kristol, and Harvey Mansfield on contemporary political themes.
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