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On December 22, 1944, the Vietnam Propaganda Unit of Liberation Army (the predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army) is founded in Cao Bang province. Shortly after its formation, the unit won resounding victories in its first two battles, establishing the tradition of winning. (Photo: VNA archives)
On December 22, 1944, the Vietnam Propaganda Unit of Liberation Army (the predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army) is founded in Cao Bang province. Shortly after its formation, the unit won resounding victories in its first two battles, establishing the tradition of winning. (Photo: VNA archives)
In the northern border defence war in 1979, soldiers and civilians fought bravely to firmly protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity. In the photo: Soldiers of Company 3, Battalion 1, H54 Unit of Hoang Lien Son province, courageously fight to keep their post, eliminating hundreds of enemy troops on February 17, 1979. (Photo: VNA)
In the northern border defence war in 1979, soldiers and civilians fought bravely to firmly protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity. In the photo: Soldiers of Company 3, Battalion 1, H54 Unit of Hoang Lien Son province, courageously fight to keep their post, eliminating hundreds of enemy troops on February 17, 1979. (Photo: VNA)
The Ho Chi Minh Campaign is the largest military operation of the Vietnam People’s Army with the participation of various armed forces, which marked the pinnacle of Vietnamese military art, contributing to the end of the anti-American resistance war. In the photo: At 11:30 a.m. on April 30, 1975, liberation army tanks smash through the gate of the Saigon Presidential Palace, the enemy's final stronghold. (Photo: VNA)
The Ho Chi Minh Campaign is the largest military operation of the Vietnam People’s Army with the participation of various armed forces, which marked the pinnacle of Vietnamese military art, contributing to the end of the anti-American resistance war. In the photo: At 11:30 a.m. on April 30, 1975, liberation army tanks smash through the gate of the Saigon Presidential Palace, the enemy's final stronghold. (Photo: VNA)
On December 30, 1972, General Vo Nguyen Giap visits the Air Defence-Air Force Command, the core force that together with Hanoi's people and armed forces, defeated the US strategic air raids on Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
On December 30, 1972, General Vo Nguyen Giap visits the Air Defence-Air Force Command, the core force that together with Hanoi's people and armed forces, defeated the US strategic air raids on Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
US pilot William Andrew Robinson is captured and escorted by militiawoman Nguyen Thi Kim Lai after his plane was shot down in Huong Khe town, Ha Tinh province, on the night of September 20, 1965. (Photo: VNA)
US pilot William Andrew Robinson is captured and escorted by militiawoman Nguyen Thi Kim Lai after his plane was shot down in Huong Khe town, Ha Tinh province, on the night of September 20, 1965. (Photo: VNA)
Logistics soldiers make their pledges before setting out on the mission to transport goods on Road 20, which is regularly targeted by US bombings. From 1965 to 1972, the Ho Chi Minh Trail developed rapidly and military logistics was mechanised. (Photo: VNA)
Logistics soldiers make their pledges before setting out on the mission to transport goods on Road 20, which is regularly targeted by US bombings. From 1965 to 1972, the Ho Chi Minh Trail developed rapidly and military logistics was mechanised. (Photo: VNA)
Soldiers of Military Region 4 build wooden bridges across rugged rocky terrain to facilitate troop movements. Despite enemy bombings and harsh conditions, the Ho Chi Minh Trail extended to every battlefield. (Photo: VNA)
Soldiers of Military Region 4 build wooden bridges across rugged rocky terrain to facilitate troop movements. Despite enemy bombings and harsh conditions, the Ho Chi Minh Trail extended to every battlefield. (Photo: VNA)
Beginning late 1959 and early 1960, the Dong Khoi (Uprising) movement spread across southern, Central Highlands and western central provinces. In the photo: General Nguyen Thi Dinh and the “Women Army” of Ben Tre province. (Photo: VNA archives)
Beginning late 1959 and early 1960, the Dong Khoi (Uprising) movement spread across southern, Central Highlands and western central provinces. In the photo: General Nguyen Thi Dinh and the “Women Army” of Ben Tre province. (Photo: VNA archives)
Winning the battle on Route 9 – Southern Laos (1971), Vietnamese forces crushed the US plan to cut off the Ho Chi Minh Trail. (Photo: VNA)
Winning the battle on Route 9 – Southern Laos (1971), Vietnamese forces crushed the US plan to cut off the Ho Chi Minh Trail. (Photo: VNA)
In the resistance war against the US, the VPA braved hardships and sacrifice on the southern battlefield, fighting tirelessly against enemy troops while protecting revolutionary bases, building militia forces, and supporting people to rise up to claim their freedom. In the photo: Militia transport ammunition for the revolutionary forces during the resistance war against the US. (Photo: VNA archives)
In the resistance war against the US, the VPA braved hardships and sacrifice on the southern battlefield, fighting tirelessly against enemy troops while protecting revolutionary bases, building militia forces, and supporting people to rise up to claim their freedom. In the photo: Militia transport ammunition for the revolutionary forces during the resistance war against the US. (Photo: VNA archives)
The Ho Chi Minh Trail: Over 16 years (1959-1975), VPA soldiers built the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail amidst the enemy’s bombings, which contributed decisively to the anti-US resistance war and became a symbol of Vietnam’s revolutionary heroism. (Photo: VNA)
The Ho Chi Minh Trail: Over 16 years (1959-1975), VPA soldiers built the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail amidst the enemy’s bombings, which contributed decisively to the anti-US resistance war and became a symbol of Vietnam’s revolutionary heroism. (Photo: VNA)
The battles on August 2 and 5, 1964 marked the first major victory of the Vietnam People’s Navy and demonstrated the nation's strength and military ingenuity. In the photo, Squadron 111 of Coastal Region 1 during a training exercise at sea. (Photo: VNA)
The battles on August 2 and 5, 1964 marked the first major victory of the Vietnam People’s Navy and demonstrated the nation's strength and military ingenuity. In the photo, Squadron 111 of Coastal Region 1 during a training exercise at sea. (Photo: VNA)
On October 10, 1954, Vietnamese troops march into Hanoi, liberating the capital after 9 years of resistance against the French colonialists. (Photo: VNA archives)
On October 10, 1954, Vietnamese troops march into Hanoi, liberating the capital after 9 years of resistance against the French colonialists. (Photo: VNA archives)
Dien Bien Phu Campaign is a masterpiece of Vietnamese military art, marking the peak of the resistance war against the French and showcasing the VPA’s remarkable growth over 10 years (1944–1954). (Photo: VNA archives)
Dien Bien Phu Campaign is a masterpiece of Vietnamese military art, marking the peak of the resistance war against the French and showcasing the VPA’s remarkable growth over 10 years (1944–1954). (Photo: VNA archives)
General Vo Nguyen Giap, President Ho Chi Minh and army officers discuss fighting plans during the Border Campaign of 1950. (Photo: VNA archives)
General Vo Nguyen Giap, President Ho Chi Minh and army officers discuss fighting plans during the Border Campaign of 1950. (Photo: VNA archives)
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Vietnam People's Army – Core force in national liberation cause

Over 80 years of combat and development, the Vietnam People's Army has steadily strengthened, becoming the cornerstone of the nation's people defence and people's war strategy. It has played a pivotal role in the national liberation struggle and the cause of national construction and defence at present.

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