Near this city, a three-walled citadel whose name means "ancient spiral" was built by a legendary king who is said to have created a crossbow from the claw of a golden turtle.
Near this city, a three-walled citadel whose name means "ancient spiral" was built by a legendary king who is said to have created a crossbow from the claw of a golden turtle. This city, which was once called "Soaring Dragon," was the power base of the Mac dynasty. A Japanese coup de main called Operation Mei-Go ousted Vichy officials from this city. In 1945, the August Revolution was launched in this city, which became a national capital after the Geneva Accords in 1954. The former French prison of Hoa Lo became known as this city's "Hilton" while it was used to detain people like John McCain. For 10 points, name this city in the Red River delta, the capital of Vietnam.
Near this city, a three-walled citadel whose name means "ancient spiral" was built by a legendary king who is said to have created a crossbow from the claw of a golden turtle.
Hanoi [or Thang Long; or Dong Do; or Tonkin; or Dai La]