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The Bokor amphibious campaign - a brilliant feat of arms by the Vietnam People’s Navy

The Bokor amphibious campaign - a brilliant feat of arms by the Vietnam People’s Navy

Monday, December 31, 2018, 08:38 (GMT+7)
The amphibious campaign in Bokor* is a remarkable feat of arms by the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) and a potent symbol of the combat solidarity between the militaries and peoples of Vietnam and Cambodia. The campaign’s victory contributed to defending national border, sea, and island sovereignty in the Southwest of Vietnam and reinforcing the advantage and strength for the Vietnamese Volunteer Army in cooperation with the Cambodian revolutionary armed forces and people to liberate Cambodia – land of temples- from the genocide

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025
In 2025, the world continued to witness intense strategic competition among major powers, an increasing tendency to address issues through escalation and the use of force, along with prolonged and expanding military conflicts in many regions. Nevertheless, peace, cooperation, and development remain the major trends and shared goals. To provide a comprehensive overview, the National Defence Journal compiles and presents ten major military and defence events worldwide in 2025