History & Meaning of Founding Day of the Vietnamese People's Army December 22

December 22 is not only the founding day of the Vietnam People's Army, but also the National National Defense Festival - a meaningful anniversary for the entire Vietnamese people.

The name "People's Army" was given by President Ho Chi Minh with the meaning "from the people, for the people to serve". The name "People's Army" was given by President Ho Chi Minh with meaning "from the people, for the people to serve".

In December 1944, leader Ho Chi Minh ordered the establishment of the Vietnam Liberation Army Propaganda Team. The directive emphasized: "The name of the Vietnam Liberation Army Propaganda Team means that politics is more important than the military. It is a propaganda team..., and at the same time it is the starting point of the liberation army, it can go all the way through. from South to North..."

On December 22, 1944, in the forest of Nguyen Binh district (Cao Bang), the Vietnam Liberation Army Propaganda Team was officially established, consisting of 3 platoons with 34 soldiers selected from the soldiers. Cao-Bac-Lang, directly commanded by Comrade Vo Nguyen Giap. This was the first main unit of the revolutionary armed forces and the forerunner of the Vietnam People's Army.

The Vietnam Liberation Army Propaganda Team was led by Comrade Hoang Sam as the captain, Comrade Xich Thang (Duong Mac Thach) as a politician, Comrade Hoang Van Thai in charge of Planning and Intelligence, and Comrade Van Tien (Loc). Van Lung) manager. The team is led by a Party cell.

There were only 34 people, with 34 guns of all kinds, but they were determined and brave soldiers in the guerrilla teams of Cao-Bac-Lang, Salvation of the National Army, etc., children of the oppressed people of all classes. oppression, they have a very high patriotism, hatred for enemies, which has tightened them into a solid block that no enemy can break. After the founding ceremony, the team organized a light meal without vegetables, no salt to raise the spirit of hardships of the revolutionary soldiers, the team organized a "guerrilla night" to celebrate with local people to tighten the bond between the two people. military unity.

Obeying the directive "must win the first battle", right after its establishment, the Vietnam Liberation Army propaganda team was clever, daring, and suddenly broke into Phai Khat post (17 pm December 25, 1944). ) and the next morning (7 o'clock on December 26, 1944) broke into Na Nang fortress, destroyed two enemy posts, killed two outpost commanders, captured all soldiers alive, and collected all weapons and equipment. , military. The two battles of Phai Khat and Na Nang forts won the beginning of the tradition of destroying, fighting for sure, winning the first battle of our army during the two resistance wars against the French and against the US until the day of complete victory. Since its establishment, the Vietnam Liberation Army Propaganda Team has always grown and matured. December 22, 1944 was determined to be the founding date of the Vietnam People's Army, marking the birth of a new military organization of our nation. An army of the people, by the people, for the people; always attached in flesh and blood to the people, always loved and cared for by the people.

The 62-year history of fighting, building and growing up of our army is associated with the history of heroic struggle of the nation. An army trained by the Party and Uncle Ho, used to be the Red Self-Defense Forces in the Soviet-Nghe Tinh climax, the Bac Son, Cochinchine, Ba To, Cao Bac Lang guerrilla groups, the National Salvation Army to the Viet Team. South propaganda to liberate the army. An army of cadres and soldiers has succeeded for generations with guns, fighting with the whole people to defeat all violent invaders, regain independence and unity and firmly defend the sacred land. of the Fatherland of Socialist Vietnam and fulfilled its glorious international obligation to the revolution of the two fraternal countries of Laos and Cambodia.

In 1989, according to the directive of the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee and the decision of the Government, every year, December 22 was not only the anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army but also the day of the All-People's Defense Association. Since then, every year, every year, on this day, the whole Vietnamese people conduct activities on the theme of national defense and the army, in order to widely propagate the nation's tradition of fighting the enemy to defend the country and the quality of the army. Uncle Ho, educate patriotism, love socialism, encourage all citizens to take care of national defense, build the army, and defend the Fatherland. Activities such as rallies, seminars, conferences to unite the army and people, traditional education, cultural performances, youth congresses, sports competitions, military sports festivals,... are held all over the country. villages, communes, mass organizations, establishments...

The activities of such festival aim to encourage cadres and soldiers to constantly raise their vigilance, practice their political skills and military skills, not be afraid of hardships and overcome difficulties, in all scene to complete the task well. Promoting the great achievements achieved in the past 70 years, the Vietnam People's Army continues to build in the direction of revolution, regularity, elite, step by step modernity; participate in national economic construction and better perform its function as the core of building a strong all-people national defense, contributing to the successful construction and solid defense of the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland; protect peace, stability and development in the region and in the world, worthy of the name: Vietnam People's Army.

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