Geneviève de Galard, a military nurse, gained legendary status as the "Angel of Dien Bien Phu" for her courageous and selfless actions during the French military base's siege in Vietnam in 1954. She continued to care for the wounded even after the battle ended, earning accolades and recognition from both French and American authorities. Despite the accolades, she remained modest, attributing her actions to simply "doing my duty." However, her heroic efforts overshadowed the contributions of other women at the base, including Vietnamese and North African women who volunteered as nurse-assistants during the siege. The article also highlights the strategic blunder of the French military in establishing the base and the subsequent failure of the Americans to intervene. Geneviève de Galard's memoir, "The Angel of Dien Bien Phu," provides a firsthand account of the harrowing experiences she and others endured during the siege. After her release, she continued her life, marrying a fellow military officer and serving as a municipal councilor in Paris. She passed away at the age of 99, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and compassion. The article sheds light on the often overlooked contributions of women during wartime and the lasting impact of Geneviève de Galard's actions on those she cared for.