A contrasting scene took place on the historic Long Bien bridge: on one side of the bridge was the French expeditionary force retreating in disarray, on the other side was the Viet Minh army bravely advancing into Hanoi…
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| Hang Dao Street was deserted due to curfew before Viet Minh troops took over the capital. |
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| French soldiers climbed Long Bien bridge to withdraw from Hanoi. |
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| The French officer watched his soldiers retreat. |
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| On the other side of the bridge, the Viet Minh force marched bravely into Hanoi. |
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| Soldiers from both sides gathered at the foot of Long Bien Bridge during the transfer of power. |
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| French soldiers boarded their vehicles one by one while Viet Minh units appeared in Hanoi. |
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| Uncle Ho's soldiers on the streets of Hanoi. |
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| French soldiers on a tank preparing to withdraw from Hanoi next to a house hanging a red flag with a yellow star. |
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| From Long Bien bridge, liberation troops marched towards the capital. |
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| Soldiers move on Hang Khay street. |
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| Red flags with yellow stars appear everywhere in Hanoi. |
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| Viet Minh soldiers held a performance festival to celebrate the victory. |
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| The gate was erected to welcome the Viet Minh forces. |
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| Women who supported the Viet Minh walked through the gate. |
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| Opera House on October 10, 1954. |
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| Hang Trong police station - command center of the French police in Hanoi on October 10, 1954. |
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| Vietnamese prisoners of war were released by the French army through the mediation of the Red Cross. |
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| Flea markets in Hanoi are more bustling than usual... |
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| ...Because many families will migrate to the South, leaving behind a large amount of property. |
According to kienthuc.net.vn
