An exhibition of more than 200 books and other documents that honour thelife and career of the late General Le Trong Tan opened on September 30at the Vietnam Military History Museum.
The 12-day exhibition,which began on the 100th anniversary of Tan's birth, highlights his helpconstructing the nation and developing the Vietnam People's Army. Tandied in 1986.
"During his career, General Tan always promotedrevolutionary ethics and the international spirit," said Do Ba Ty, amember of the Central Communist Party of Vietnam. "His glorious careerwas closely attached to the revolutionary cause of the Party."
Theexhibition features objects from Tan's childhood to his days resistingFrench colonialists (1945-1954) and American imperialists (1954-1975).The show reflects the positive impression Vietnamese and internationalallies had of the man.
He was known for always kept good relations with his fellow soldiers, wholeheartedly helping them in times of need.
Thedocuments and objects preserved by the museum and Tan's family includeawards from the State, maps he used during battle, letters to his familyand books he wrote about science and military strategy.
Born in1914 in the Hoai Duc district of Hanoi, Tan was Chief of the GeneralStaff of Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of Defence.
Tan greatly contributed to Vietnam's win of Dien Bien Phu battle in 1954 and the Ho Chi Minh campaign of 1975.
Astamp set released on October 1 portrays the General in his uniform,with Vietnam's flag in the background. One million copies were issued.-VNA
The 12-day exhibition,which began on the 100th anniversary of Tan's birth, highlights his helpconstructing the nation and developing the Vietnam People's Army. Tandied in 1986.
"During his career, General Tan always promotedrevolutionary ethics and the international spirit," said Do Ba Ty, amember of the Central Communist Party of Vietnam. "His glorious careerwas closely attached to the revolutionary cause of the Party."
Theexhibition features objects from Tan's childhood to his days resistingFrench colonialists (1945-1954) and American imperialists (1954-1975).The show reflects the positive impression Vietnamese and internationalallies had of the man.
He was known for always kept good relations with his fellow soldiers, wholeheartedly helping them in times of need.
Thedocuments and objects preserved by the museum and Tan's family includeawards from the State, maps he used during battle, letters to his familyand books he wrote about science and military strategy.
Born in1914 in the Hoai Duc district of Hanoi, Tan was Chief of the GeneralStaff of Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of Defence.
Tan greatly contributed to Vietnam's win of Dien Bien Phu battle in 1954 and the Ho Chi Minh campaign of 1975.
Astamp set released on October 1 portrays the General in his uniform,with Vietnam's flag in the background. One million copies were issued.-VNA
