During the visit, officers and soldiers offered incense in tribute to fallen heroes and martyrs, expressing deep gratitude to previous generations who sacrificed their lives for national independence and freedom.
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Troops of Battalion 563 offer incense in tribute to fallen heroes and martyrs. |
As part of the program, the recruits were also introduced about the history of the prison, including its establishment and operation, as well as the brutal torture methods used by prison guards against revolutionary soldiers. Through these accounts, the steadfast, indomitable spirit of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers was vividly highlighted.
The visit served as a meaningful educational activity, helping strengthen revolutionary traditions, build political steadfastness, and raise awareness and responsibility among new soldiers. It also encouraged them to strive in training and remain ready to fulfill all assigned tasks.
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An officer of Battalion 563b introduces torture methods used against revolutionary soldiers. |
Built in 1967 by the U.S. and the Saigon puppet regime, the prison covered an area of about 400 hectares with nearly 500 detention rooms. It was not only a place of detention, but also a tool of brutal repression, where inhumane torture methods were used in attempts to break the will of communist prisoners. For this reason, it has often been referred to as a “hell on earth.”
Nearly 40,000 prisoners, mostly revolutionary soldiers and patriots, were held there. Thousands lost their lives, and many others suffered lifelong injuries due to the severe torture by the enemy.
Translated by Trung Thanh