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Patriots’ Day Special: Seven South Vietnamese Battle Victories We Should All Know

Post author By Scribe
Post date July 7, 2025
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For Patriots’ Day, we reflect on seven major battlefield victories achieved by South Vietnam. Freedom-loving Vietnamese people around the world have so much to be proud of — and this short article offers just a glimpse into the reasons why.

Tags Army of the Republic of Vietnam, ARVN, Battle of An Loc 1972, Battle of Go Cong 1963, Battle of Hue 1968, Battle of Kontum 1972, Battle of Quang Tri 1972, Battle of Saigon 1968, Battle of Xuan Loc 1975, Never Forget, Patriots' Day, Republic of Vietnam, South Vietnam, South Vietnamese Patriots' Day, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War

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Legacy Post: “Southern Heroes: Le Van Hung, the ARVN, and the Battle of An Loc”

Post author By The Freedom For Vietnam Delegation
Post date March 24, 2025
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General Lê Văn Hưng, leader of the An Lộc defense, the unquestioned hero of the battle. (Photo taken in May 1972. Courtesy of the former Embassy of the Republic of Vietnam).

The post commemorates Black April Day, honoring the sacrifices of South Vietnamese soldiers who fought valiantly during the Vietnam War, particularly at the Battle of An Loc in 1972. Despite being outnumbered, they achieved a significant victory against North Vietnamese forces, showcasing courage and patriotism for their nation’s freedom and legacy.