General Võ Nguyên Giáp

General Võ Nguyên Giáp was a prominent Vietnamese military leader and strategist known for his role in the Vietnam War. Born in 1911, he was a key figure in the Viet Minh movement against French colonial rule and later in the struggle against the United States. Giáp is recognized for his innovative guerrilla warfare tactics, which leveraged Vietnam's geography and the resolve of its people. His leadership in battles such as the decisive victory at Dien Bien Phu in 1954 established him as a national hero in Vietnam and a significant figure in military history worldwide.