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B 52s and the “Dien Bien Phu in the Sky” – The Truth Behind 12 Days That Shook Hanoi

In December 1972, the skies over Hanoi and Haiphong became the stage for one of the most intense air campaigns of the Vietnam War. Known in the United States as Operation Linebacker II and in Vietnam as “Dien Bien Phu in the Sky,” this 12-day bombing campaign brought B-52 Stratofortress bombers face to face with one of the most sophisticated air defense networks in the world. Massive waves of B-52s targeted strategic sites in North Vietnam, while Vietnamese forces responded with surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft artillery, and MiG interceptors. The result was a dramatic and costly confrontation that shocked military planners on both sides. Several B-52s were shot down, and the world watched as explosions lit up the night skies over Hanoi. But what really happened during those 12 days? How effective were the B-52 strikes? And how did Operation Linebacker II shape the final phase of the Vietnam War and the Paris Peace Accords? Using historical footage, declassified documents, and firsthand accounts, this documentary explores the strategy, the losses, and the human stories behind one of the most controversial bombing campaigns in modern history. This is not just a story of aircraft and missiles — it is a story of endurance, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of war. Subscribe to Vietnam War Memories for more in-depth stories that honor history, truth, and remembrance. #vietnamwarmemories #LinebackerII #B52 #Hanoi1972 #DienBienPhuInTheSky