Launch of book on prominent battles of Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces during the 1945-1989 period

The Party Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command, in collaboration with the Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House, has released a book titled “Prominent Battles of the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces during the 1945-1989 Period” in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22).
The cover of the book
The cover of the book

Emerging right after the success of the August Revolution in 1945, the Ho Chi Minh City people’s armed forces have always been closely connected with the people, with absolute loyalty to the Fatherland and the Party; resilience, heroism, and innovation in combat; and triumph over enemies.

They have contributed to affirming and upholding the tradition of the “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers”. During the two resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism, the Ho Chi Minh City people’s armed forces gradually trained and matured, evolving their combat strategies from guerrilla warfare to regular warfare.

They effectively combined guerrilla tactics with conventional warfare, applying appropriate and sound tactical methods.

The book is displayed at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street during the Book Week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944-2024).

The book is displayed at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street during the Book Week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944-2024).

The book’s content highlights the significant battles fought by the Ho Chi Minh City people’s armed forces during the two wars against French colonialists and American imperialists, as well as their efforts in defending the homeland and fulfilling international duties from 1975 to 1989. The book affirms the fighting spirit, bravery, and sacrifice for peace and independence for the nation, as well as the correctness and creativity in battle tactics and strategic operations of the Ho Chi Minh City people’s armed forces during the fight for national liberation and defence.

It can be said that the book is not only a valuable historical document but also a symbol of the courage and resilience of the city's soldiers and people during the arduous years of resistance. It helps today's generation, and those of the future,continue to uphold the tradition of the Heroic Vietnam People's Army in the mission of building and defending the socialist Vietnam.

NDO