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

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.

General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army and Party’s communication and education work
The GDP has played a central role in carrying out strategic staff work, directing, guiding, and implementing party and political work in combat, combat readiness, training, exercises, search and rescue, natural disaster and epidemic prevention and control. The GDP has always proactively, actively given advice and direction on building a politically strong VPA, ensuring the CPV’s absolute, direct, all-round leadership over the Military