Museum unveils stunning 433ft long painting of Vietnamese battle against the French

A museum unveiled a stunning 433ft long painting depicting a Vietnamese battle against the French.

The Battle of Dien Bien Phu, portrayed in the panorama oil painting, narrates the historical story of the Vietnam-France war, featuring more than 4,500 characters set against the backdrop of the Northwest Mountains and forest scenery.

War tools such as guns, ammunition, artillery vehicles, tents, and effigies were artistically arranged to depict the soldiers' lives.

The painting consists of four scenes: 'All the People Go to War,' 'The Majestic Prelude,' 'The Historical Confrontation,' and 'Victory.'

Following World War II, the French government faced challenges in reestablishing power in the country, as the Vietnamese nationalist leader, Ho Chi Minh, gained significant popularity and sought independence.

The French troops, numbering just over 15,000, were vastly outnumbered by the Communist Viet Minh forces, which comprised almost 50,000 troops under the command of one of the greatest military strategists, General Vo Nguyen Giap.

After enduring a four-month siege, the French soldiers were defeated on May 7, 1954, leading to their retreat from the region.

The unrelenting Communist forces of North Vietnam then went on to conquer the South, despite the the South being backed by the United States and neighbouring Thailand.