The distinctive features of “lure-and-trap” tactics in the 1966 Sa Thay Campaign
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 09:19 (GMT+7)
Acting upon the directive of the Central Military Commission, the Central Highlands Front Command resolved to launch an offensive campaign against the enemy in Sa Thay area - Sa Thay Campaign. This was aimed at inflicting attrition upon and annihilating a significant portion of the enemy’s effective strength, particularly US troops, and supporting the masses’ movement to break the enemy’s occupation
Vietnam Military History Museum preserves and brings into play the value of military cultural heritage
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 14:07 (GMT+7)
Over the past 70 years of its establishment and development, the Vietnam Military History Museum has made tireless efforts and important contributions to preserving and promoting the value of Vietnam’s military cultural heritage, affirming its role as the leading institution within the military museum system - a multifunctional, comprehensive cultural institution of particular significance to both the Vietnam People’s Army and the nation
The art of battlefield shaping in Dak To I Campaign
Monday, June 15, 2026, 16:01 (GMT+7)
Dak To I Campaign was one of the quintessential campaigns conducted by our Military and people on the Central Highlands battlefield; it inflicted heavy attrition on enemy manpower and destroyed numerous enemy war machines. The victory of the Campaign marked a developmental stride in operational art for offensive combat against the enemy outside fortifications on mountainous and forested terrain, most notably the art of shaping the battlefield
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
Air Defence Brigade 241 upholds the tradition of “Assault and determination to win” to enhance combat power
Monday, May 18, 2026, 10:51 (GMT+7)
Building on the proud tradition of the heroic “Assault Unit,” cadres and soldiers of Air Defence Brigade 241 continue to strengthen unity, strive to further enhance overall quality and combat power, and remain determined to firmly manage and protect the Fatherland’s airspace under all circumstances.
The art of siege and ambush in the North Phu Yen Campaign of 1966
Friday, April 24, 2026, 09:29 (GMT+7)
During the North Phu Yen Campaign, despite confronting the most elite and battle-hardened forces of the US military, our armed forces and people, employing the outstanding art of siege and ambush, dealt a devastating blow to the enemy and diminished both their strategic posture and strength across Military Region 5 battlefield, laying the groundwork for victory in the second dry-season strategic counter-offensive
Greenland: a focal point of geopolitical competition
Monday, March 30, 2026, 09:26 (GMT+7)
Despite being a sparsely populated autonomous territory with harsh natural conditions, the island of Greenland has recently emerged as a new focal point for geopolitical competition. This is particularly true following the assertive statements and manoeuvres by US President Donald Trump. This development reflects a shift in the strategic focus within major powers’ calculations, presenting challenges for both the region and the broader world
Engineering Corps promotes the tradition of “Paving the way to victory” in the new era
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 15:32 (GMT+7)
“Paving the way to victory” is the glorious tradition of the heroic Engineering Soldiers, which has been forged in blood and bone, hard work and intelligence of generations of cadres and soldiers over 80 years of construction, combat and development.
Military transportation work and emerging issues in a war to defend the Fatherland
Friday, March 20, 2026, 14:47 (GMT+7)
Military transportation plays a particularly important role in logistical and technical support activities, sustaining the combat strength of the Army. Therefore, it should continue to be studied and improved in both theory and practical organisation, thereby steadily enhancing military transportation capability to meet support requirements in both peacetime and in a war to defend the Fatherland.
Brigade 972 improves its synergy to meet the requirements of strategic transport tasks
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 16:15 (GMT+7)
To meet the requirements of building the Military in the new period, the Brigade has been equipped with many modern transport vehicles with large payloads and high mobility. Its staff members have undergone systematic training and possessed broad experience in transport under complex operational environments. These are fundamental advantages for the Brigade to successfully fulfil its tasks in all situations