(Baonghean.vn) – At the end of March 1975, Regiment 3 (Division 324) advanced from the mountains and forests to liberate Hue City. As the commander, Colonel Ho Huu Lan still keeps photos capturing that historic moment.
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| Colonel Ho Huu Lan - former Commander of Regiment 3 (Division 324), former Deputy Chief of Staff of Military Region 4, still keeps nearly 300 documentary photos about the life and combat of the unit through the ages. After nearly half a century, the black and white photos are still quite clear, a vivid source of documents, recording unique moments. Especially the photos of the days of attacking and liberating the ancient capital of Hue are full of historical value. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| The moment the troops of Regiment 3 marched to capture Hue City (March 24, 1975). Photo archive |
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| Regiment 3 attacked the outskirts of Hue City (March 24, 1975). Photo archive |
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| People of Hue City took to the streets to welcome the liberation army (March 25, 1975). Photo archive |
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| Liberation flag flying on top of Phu Van Lau (March 25, 1975). Photo archive |
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| At Thuan An estuary, puppet soldiers crowded onto ships to flee, leaving behind belongings, military uniforms and weapons scattered on the shore (March 26, 1975). Documentary photo |
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| Distributing rice to prisoners at Thua Phu Prison - Hue (March 26, 1975), demonstrating the humanitarian and altruistic spirit of the communists. Photo archive |
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| A puppet soldier captured and detained in Hue prison was reunited with his mother after many years apart. Photo courtesy |
Cong Kien
