The art of fighting decisive key battle in the Route 9 - Southern Laos Campaign of 1971

The art of fighting decisive key battle in the Route 9 - Southern Laos Campaign of 1971

Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 14:07 (GMT+7)
It can be affirmed that in the decisive key battle at Ban Dong, the art of establishing operational posture was applied flexibly, creatively, and effectively. Efforts to shape the battlefield were carried out widely in the front, flanks, and rear, targeting both directly engaged enemy forces and related enemy forces. As a result, all plans for reinforcement, relief, or breakout by land and air were destroyed, leaving the enemy at Ban Dong completely encircled and isolated, falling into a dilemma with morale shaken and combat effectiveness gradually declining, leading to their destruction.

The art of "point encirclement for reinforcement ambush" in Operation Bu Prang - Duc Lap of 1969

The art of “point encirclement for reinforcement ambush” in Operation Bu Prang - Duc Lap of 1969

Sunday, September 29, 2024, 20:49 (GMT+7)
Operation Bu Prang - Duc Lap was a small-scale offensive in the strategic region of Central Highlands. Despite logistical difficulties, our troops participating in the Operation achieved high combat performance, thanks to the creative application of the unique military tactic of “point encirclement for reinforcement ambush.” This success contributed to the failure of the enemy’s plan to replace US forces with the Saigon regime’s regular troops on the battlefield

Coordination between mobile and on-site forces in counteroffensive campaigns in the war to safeguard the Fatherland

Coordination between mobile and on-site forces in counteroffensive campaigns in the war to safeguard the Fatherland

Saturday, March 30, 2024, 17:21 (GMT+7)
Coordination between the mobile and on-site forces participating in counteroffensive campaigns in the war to safeguard the Fatherland is carried out under new conditions. Factors concerning the adversaries and our forces have witnessed developments, thus deserving further research and improvement in both theory and practice in order to ceaselessly enhance the effectiveness of operational coordination between the two forces to meet requirement of modern wars.

The role of the Vietnam People’s Army in realising economic development goals according to the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
In the new era of development, in order to realise the goals for national development by 2030, with a vision to 2045, it is essential to continue to closely link socio-economic development with defence and security consolidation. In the process, strongly promoting the VPA’s role is of special importance. To that end, emphasis should be placed on the following main directions