Coordination between the General Political Department of the Vietnam People’s Army and the Central Theoretical Council in researching and developing theories on military and national defence

Monday, November 18, 2024, 21:05 (GMT+7)
Thoroughly grasping and strictly implementing President Ho Chi Minh’s viewpoint on the pioneering role of revolutionary theory, our Party has alway paid attention and taken care the work of researching and developing theoretical frameworks, including military and national defence theory, to provide scientific foundations for shaping the Party’s directions, government’s policies and laws in the cause of building and safeguarding the nation throughout various stages of revolution.

Vietnamese Volunteer Soldiers - the core component of the Vietnam - Laos combat alliance

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 16:23 (GMT+7)
On 30 October 1949, the Standing Board of the Indochinese Communist Party Central Committee decided: “Vietnamese military forces will fight and work to help Laos establish their own system and will be organised as Volunteer Soldiers”. Under the leadership of our Party and President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnamese Volunteer Soldiers excellently fulfilled their task of giving assistance to the Lao revolution, worthy of the cornerstone of the Vietnam - Laos combat alliance

General Le Trong Tan: A talented, decisive militarist of Vietnam People’s Army

Monday, October 07, 2024, 09:04 (GMT+7)
One thing special is that, during the two final decisive battles in the resistant wars against French colonists and American imperialists, he was the commander of the units attacking enemy headquarters to capture General Christian de Castries in 1954 and the entire cabinet of the Saigon regime in 1975, making worthy contributions to liberation and reunification of the country.

Evolution of military artistry in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign and contemporary issues of training operational and strategic-level cadres

Friday, May 10, 2024, 09:35 (GMT+7)
In the new revolutionary period, military training needs to focus on nurturing and continually improving comprehensive knowledge, with the central focus being on the military knowledge for the contingent of operational and strategic-level cadres. In combat, the challenge for operational and strategic-level cadres is the ability to assess the enemy situation, flexibility, logical thinking, keen judgment,... “thinking up schemes, devising strategies,” to gradually put the enemy into a passive position.

Logistics work in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 14:46 (GMT+7)
During the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, our army and people stood side by side with the Military Logistics Branch to overcome numerous challenges, hardships, and sacrifices, successfully addressing the “greatest difficulty” encountered during the Campaign, thus creating a miracle in the assurance work and conveying valuable lessons that still hold significant value in the cause of nation-building and protection.

Victory of 7 January 1979 – A noble symbol of Vietnam - Cambodia fighting solidarity

Thursday, January 11, 2024, 13:47 (GMT+7)
The Victory of the Southwest border war, along with the liberation of the capital Phnom Penh on 7 January 1979, together with the activities of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and expert teams in Cambodia in the following years, hold a particularly great historical significance in Vietnam - Cambodia relations. This marked a glorious milestone in the historical course of the two countries, exemplifying the traditional relationship and faithful bond between the two nations united in overthrowing the genocidal regime. Moreover, it heralded a new era in Vietnam - Cambodia relations, an era of friendship and comprehensive cooperation.

General Nguyen Chi Thanh - an outstanding leader of Vietnam revolutionary

Thursday, January 11, 2024, 06:49 (GMT+7)
With over 30 years of revolutionary activities and holding various positions, Comrade Nguyen Chi Thanh made significant contributions to the national liberation struggle, the development of the Party, the building of the Armed Forces, and the construction of the country. He was an outstanding leader of the Vietnamese revolution, both in theoretical thinking and practical guidance; a shining example for present and future generations to learn from and follow.

General Doan Khue - an outstanding political and military figure of the Vietnamese revolution

Friday, October 27, 2023, 09:49 (GMT+7)
Comrade Doan Khue was a shining example of a rational, meticulous, democratic, and pragmatic working style, with a leadership and command approach that was both resolute and flexible and encompassed the spirit of daring to think, daring to act, and daring to take responsibility. These qualities define the character and credibility of Comrade Doan Khue, making leadership and command work inspiring and effective in practice. Therefore, throughout the years of his revolutionary career, Comrade Doan Khue received the respect, trust, and affection of comrades, colleagues, and the people.

A distinct demonstration of the art of encirclement in Route 9 - Khe Sanh Campaign of 1968

Monday, July 31, 2023, 15:11 (GMT+7)
Over half a century ago, to realise a strategic diversion action in preparation for the General Offensive and Uprising of 1968 throughout the South, we launched a large-scale combined arms offensive campaign at the Khe Sanh - Route 9 and achieved a great victory. The Campaign left behind valuable experiences in military art, among which the distinct feature was the art of encircling and cutting off the enemy.

The art of using artillery in Operation Tri-Thien 1972

Friday, June 30, 2023, 15:12 (GMT+7)
It can be affirmed that in the history of our artillery operations, one of the most important factors to achieve victory is effectively addressing the issue of manoeuvrability of forces and firepower, timely adjusting the battle array, providing effective fire support to infantry, tanks, and handling situations to fulfil assigned tasks. With a clear understanding of this issue, the Operational Command focused on effectively addressing issues related to mobility (mobility routes, vehicles, artillery, repairment, recovery, and the organisation of command coordination, and maintenance and supply), allowing artillery units to manoeuver to their firing positions, ensuring safety, secrecy, and precise timing.