The principle of “man before weapons” in military modernisation cannot be distorted

Monday, July 13, 2026, 13:05 (GMT+7)
In all stages of the revolution, particularly when building a modern military, it is necessary to simultaneously focus on human development and the modernisation of weapons and equipment, however, human development must always remain the pivotal element, playing a decisive role in the overall quality, combat power, and the military's capacity to accomplish all of its missions.

Special features of posture establishment in the Battle of Chi Lang – Xuong Giang

Monday, October 26, 2020, 10:24 (GMT+7)
On the basis of correctly forecasting situations, the balance of power between our forces and the enemy’s, and the guideline of “surrounding citadels, destroying reinforcements,” the insurgents did not concentrate all of their strength on attacking the Citadel of Dong Quan but left part of their troops to besiege the Citadel and deployed the majority of their force to annihilate the reinforcements. On realising this plan, the Insurgents Command established a solid, interconnected, in-depth posture to engage the enemy in Chi Lang – Xuong Giang.

“Besieging citadel, annihilating reinforcements” – the distinctive feature of Lam Son troops in 1427

Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 07:40 (GMT+7)
reinforcement, besiege, Lam Son, Insurgent, Le Loi, Chi Lang, Xuong Giang, Dong Quan, Ming