The role of the Commandos in the Great Spring Victory 1975 and the imperative of building the special forces in the new context

Tuesday, April 08, 2025, 20:20 (GMT+7)
By upholding the heroic tradition and building upon the resounding victories achieved during the Great Spring Offensive 1975, the Special Forces must continue to strive for ever-greater accomplishments. They must remain worthy of the title: an exceptionally elite, extraordinarily brave, astutely daring force that executes deep-strike operations and secures decisive victories.

Countering the enemy’s shift of offensive direction in a defensive operation - key considerations

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 08:42 (GMT+7)
Shifting the direction of an offensive is a common tactic employed by the enemy in combat to create breakthroughs on the battlefield, disrupt our defensive posture, and achieve operational and strategic objectives. In a (potential) war to defend the Fatherland, countering the enemy’s shift of offensive direction holds significant importance and requires thorough study both in theory and in practice

On the establisment of military posture in military region defence operations

Friday, March 21, 2025, 13:32 (GMT+7)
To secure victory in defence operations, military region commanders and headquarters must address multiple challenges regarding force organisation, posture, theoretical and practical aspects of preparation, and execution of combat operations. In particular, mastering the art of creating and establishing military, political, and economic posture is crucial.

Brigade 147 improves the quality of training and combat readiness

Monday, March 10, 2025, 15:17 (GMT+7)
Thanks to the political resolve of the Brigade’s staff, the quality of training and combat readiness has unceasingly improved; preparations for training have been carefully made; content, methods, direction, management, and operation of training work have been comprehensively reformed; regulations on combat readiness duty, particularly during national holidays and major events of the country, Military, and Navy have been maintained seriously

The art of fighting enemy counterattack in the 1975 Central Highlands Campaign

Monday, March 10, 2025, 15:11 (GMT+7)
During the 1975 Central Highlands Campaign, our command devised and executed plans to achieve success in multiple key engagements. Among these, the decisive fight to repel the enemy’s counterattack aimed at retaking Buon Ma Thuot was a major success. This victory created a favourable opportunity for us to advance and annihilate the entire enemy force in the strategic Central Highlands region

On the use of artillery and missile forces in strategic counter-offensive operations of a war to defend the Fatherland

Friday, January 17, 2025, 16:04 (GMT+7)
Strategic counter-offensive operations in a war to defend the Fatherland are conducted when opportunities arise, aiming to turn the tide of the conflict, creating advantageous conditions and opportunities for subsequent strategic operations, ultimately defeating the enemy’ war of aggression. To achieve success in a strategic counter-offensive, it is essential to harness the combined strength of all forces, including artillery and missile units. Studying the art of employing artillery and missile forces is, therefore, a crucial aspect to consider

The art of shaping and transforming order of battle in the 1964 - 1965 Binh Gia Offensive Campaign

Sunday, December 08, 2024, 21:13 (GMT+7)
Binh Gia Offensive Campaign achieved a resounding victory and created new strategic advantages for the revolutionary forces during the early years of the resistance against the American imperialism. This campaign left behind many valuable lessons in the art of operational warfare, espeacially the shaping and transformation of order of battle.

Unique features of the art of applying fighting methods in the Tay Son Tinh Offensive Campaign in 1966

Sunday, November 24, 2024, 21:34 (GMT+7)
The victory of the Tay Son Tinh Offensive Campaign demonstrated the determination to dare to fight the American army and defeat the invading American imperialists, along with the army and people of the South to defeat the enemy's first strategic counter-offensive in the dry season. Valuable lessons learned from the Campaign, especially the art of applying fighting methods, need to continue to be studied, applied and creatively developed in the war to safeguard the Fatherland.

Several issues on fighting enemy’s seaborne landings in a war for Fatherland protection

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 10:21 (GMT+7)
In the history of our nation’s struggle against foreign aggressions, apart from the Northern invaders who rarely used the sea route, most other forces launched their first invasions against our country from the sea. In case of a war to defend the Fatherland in the future, it is highly likely that the sea will remain the main direction of the enemy’s assault. Therefore, studying how to counter enemy’s seaborne landings, both in theory and in practice, is crucial for such a maritime nation as Vietnam

Plain of Jars - Xiangkhouang Defensive Operation in 1972: a unique art in force utilisation

Thursday, October 24, 2024, 09:43 (GMT+7)
Force organisation and utilisation are crucial elements in generating combat power and achieving victory in each engagement and operation, and the entire conflict. In terms of the 1972 Plain of Jars - Xiangkhouang Defensive Operation, force organisation and utilisation became a form of distinctive art, contributing to the complete defeat of the enemy’s large-scale strategic offensive and creating a new scenario in our resistance war against US imperialists for national salvation