General Vo Nguyen Giap is a prominent military strategist in Vietnam’s history. He is renowned for his leadership in the victorious Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954, a crucial event that marks the end of the French colonial rule in Vietnam.

For international friends, General Giap’s legacy transcends borders, not only holding a deep place in the hearts of the Vietnamese people, but also resonating globally.

Meanwhile, Carl Thayer, Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales, described General Giap as a self-taught military strategist, who combined elements of Vietnamese military tradition and the theory of the people’s war.

According to Pierre Asselin, Professor of History at San Diego State University, General Giap is often lauded as a brilliant military leader, particularly thanks to his role in the battle of Dien Bien Phu. His standout quality during this battle was his flexibility.

Because of these accomplishments, General Giap is widely respected by international leaders and friends.

He is also widely viewed as a symbol of the Vietnamese nation, thanks to his remarkable lifelong contributions to the cause of national building and defense, as well as the nation’s peaceful socio-economic development.

Source: VNA