Battle of Nà Sản

November 23 – December 2, 1952 · Sơn La

Result French Union successful defense

Viet Minh attacks on the French fortified base at Nà Sản in the northwest were repulsed with heavy losses. The French later evacuated the base, but its defence shaped their strategy at Dien Bien Phu.

France

Viet Minh

Strength and losses

Strength
15,000
Captured
1,932