Nearly 400 documents and artifacts at the event were organized into two parts. The first one consists of photos, reflecting the establishment of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and its development during the French resistance war (from 1944 to 1954).

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Artifacts at the exhibition

It also includes photos of the founding ceremony of the Armed Propaganda and Liberation Team of Vietnam (VPA's predecessor) in the Tran Hung Dao Forest.

Artifacts, including a kepi, a gun, and the badge of ranks of former Commissar of Truong Son Army Corps Dang Tinh, among others left deep impression on the viewers.

The second part gave the audience an overview of the establishment and combat of the Air Defense - Air Force Service. Outstanding photos and artifacts, including the VPA's first air defense machine gun, anti-aircraft soldiers pulling artillery guns by hand to the battlefield in 1954, and the shirt of heroic soldier To Vinh Dien, attracted much attention from visitors.

The event helps troops and international and domestic audiences learn more about the building of the whole people’s defense posture and the development of the VPA under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh.

Translated by Hoang Giang