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First a Torch

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Richard Baker

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An historical novel about the siege at Dien Bien Phu, Viet Nam where the Viet Minh gain freedom freedom for their country from the French.

470 pages, Paperback

First published November 27, 2010

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Richard Baker

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February 3, 2015

A great book for anyone interested in the history, culture, and the siege at Dein Bien Phu, Vietnam, where the Viet Minh gain independence from France. Historically accurate. The novel follows three separate plots as it weaves together the stories of an American, a German, and a Vietnamese as they come together during the battle.