General Vo Nguyen Giap: The Vietnamese Napoleon

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Abstract:

General Giap is undoubtedly one of the foremost practitioners of insurgency and revolutionary war. He has been called by some, the Vietnamese Napoleon. The issue is What are the factors which have gained him such a reputation. What experiences have influenced his life and caused him to develop the strategy and tactics used the past 25 years in Vietnam. An extensive literature search was made to trace his lifes history and to determine what factors have caused him to be as he is. The study examined his early life, civilian education, use within the Vietnamese Communist Party, military training and experience.

Author(s):
Levanger, John C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Individual research rept.
Pagination:
0055

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2.1.2_Develop Strategies; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*LEADERSHIP, *VIETNAM, GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), LIMITED WARFARE, COMMUNISM, INSURGENCY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, MILITARY STRATEGY, LOGISTICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Keyword(s):
NORTH VIETNAM, BIOGRAPHIES
Report Date:
1973 Apr 02