Delegation of Nghe An province leaders offered incense at Quang Tri Citadel
(Baonghean.vn) - After offering incense and flowers at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs, the delegation visited the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Museum and heard touching stories about the fierce battle nearly half a century ago.
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On July 5, after offering incense and flowers to the heroic martyrs at Truong Son National Martyrs Cemetery and Road 9 National Martyrs Cemetery, the delegation of Nghe An province continued to Quang Tri Citadel. This is one of the activities to celebrate the 71st anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2018). Photo: Tien Hung |
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The delegation was led by comrade Ho Phuc Hop - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Organization Committee. Also accompanying were comrades: Colonel Nguyen Huu Cau - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Director of the Provincial Police; Pham Trong Hoang - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Chief of the Provincial Party Committee Office; Doan Hong Vu - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs. In addition, the delegation included representatives of the leaders of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province and representatives of the leaders of departments, branches, sectors, unions and armed forces in the province. Photo: Tien Hung |
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After offering incense and flowers at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs, the delegation visited the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Museum and heard touching stories about the fierce battle nearly half a century ago. Quang Tri Citadel is located in the center of Quang Tri town, built during the reign of King Minh Mang. Photo: Tien Hung |
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Quang Tri Citadel is famous for being the site of an 81-day and night battle between the forces of the Liberation Army of South Vietnam and the alliance of the United States Army and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. This army had maximum support from heavy artillery, naval gunfire and B-52 bombers of the US army. This battle caused heavy damage to both sides and was considered the fiercest battle of the war. The tug-of-war battle lasted from June 28 to the evening of September 15, known as the "Red Summer of 1972", leaving thousands of soldiers to die in this land. Photo: Tien Hung |
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| The types of bombs used in the "Red Summer of 1972". Currently, the 16-hectare Quang Tri Citadel is part of the Quang Tri Citadel Relic Site, ranked as a national historical relic of Vietnam. Due to the high density of bombs and shells, most of the South Vietnam Liberation Army soldiers who died in the Quang Tri Citadel were buried. Photo: Tien Hung |
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A corner of Quang Tri Citadel today. This place was built as a common resting place for those who are buried underground with many trees, memorials, and museums. Photo: Tien Hung. |
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