Title: Reminiscing about the Stormy Years: Two Army Academy Leaders Tell the Stories of the Beacon Years of the Sino-Vietnamese Border War
Introduction: In the quiet campus of the Dalat Army Academy, time seems to have gone back to that era of gunpowder. We had the privilege of sitting down with Vice President Nguyen Truong Son and President Nguyen Van Trai to listen to their stories of the Sino-Vietnamese border war, an era of courage, sacrifice and brotherhood.
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Hello everyone, what we're going to talk about today is not just an ordinary rehash of old things. Sitting across from me are two veterans who have witnessed history and experienced hardships and hardships – Nguyen Truong Son and Nguyen Van Thanh. They will take us back in time to the 80s, when everyone was baptized by war.
"I remember it was July 12, 1984. A trace of memory flashed in Ruan Changshan's eyes, "On that day, we lost a lot of good brothers on the front line. His tone was poignant, but it also revealed a deep respect for those who had died. These numbers are not just statistics, they carry the joys and sorrows of countless families.
Talking about the overwhelming artillery fire and the rain of bullets on the battlefield, both veterans said that everyone knew that they had a responsibility to defend their homeland and country. "With guns and rudimentary tools in our hands, we built fortifications under the onslaught of the enemy. Nguyen Van Trai described the difficult scene at that time, "Even though the conditions were difficult, the morale never went down. ”
They tell many deeply touching stories. For example, during a night raid, a young man did not hesitate to pounce on the enemy in order to cover his comrades to break through. "That kid is only in his early 20s......" Ruan Changshan's voice choked, as if he saw the young man who was full of vigor and sacrificed his life for the country again.
At this point, you might think it's a cliché story about the brutality and heroism of war. But I'll tell you, it's not. There is also questioning and thinking about historical data and the real situation. For example, at the end of the article, there is a question about the accuracy of the casualty data of a certain unit, and the analysis is made by comparing it with other historical events.
"No war should be based solely on numbers. Nguyen Van Tue said seriously, "What is truly worth remembering and respecting is the selfless dedication and courageous fighting spirit behind every life." ”
Friends, in this sharing, we not only feel the deep memories of the two veteran generals for the past years, but also feel the endless call for peace and dignity in their hearts.
Through their oral histories, the figures moving firmly in the mud, the acquired glances in the trenches, and the quiet moments of watching the stars together in the tents with few lights at night, we seem to be able to touch the weight that belongs to the past but is always worth remembering and thinking about.
Before concluding today's special exchange, let me once again pay tribute to all those who have struggled in the torrent of history and made great sacrifices and efforts for their ideals and beliefs. They used their lives to interpret the spirit of responsibility, honor and patriotism.
Thank you for stopping and listening to the voices that have been sung in these precious and vicissitudes of time. May I live in peace!