National Defence Journal

Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:22 (GMT+7)

The art of deception and strategic positioning in Tot Dong - Chuc Dong battle of 1426

Friday, May 29, 2026, 07:22 (GMT+7)
In late 1426, at Tot Dong - Chuc Dong, Lam Son insurgent army organised an ambush, smashing two Ming army corps commanded by Wang Tong. This completely derailed the enemy’s counter-offensive plan against Lam Son army’s base, driving the Ming forces deep into a passive position, creating a decisive turning point in our resistance war against Ming invaders. The battle left behind many valuable lessons in military art, most notably the art of deception and strategic positioning

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