When did the third battle of Duc Lap in Vietnam occur? What are requirements for specific competencies in the subject of History for upper secondary school students in Vietnam?

When did the third battle of Duc Lap in Vietnam occur?

The Third Battle of Don Duc Lap took place on the morning of November 20, 1965, during the peak period of the resistance against the United States. Don Duc Lap, located in Duc Lap commune (now Duc Lap Thuong, Duc Hoa district, Long An province), was a strategic stronghold of the Saigon army, situated on a vital transportation route connecting the Dong Thap Muoi area and the Southeast region. It was heavily fortified and well-equipped, serving as a blockade to prevent the revolutionary forces' activities in Long An, a place known for its "resolute and resilient spirit, with all people fighting the enemy."

The third assault on Don Duc Lap was one of the major campaigns by the local army and people, meticulously planned with cooperation between armed forces and the populace. The attack occurred at night, leveraging the element of surprise, targeting weak points in the enemy's defenses.

The liberation army launched multiple attacks using tactics that combined ambush and encirclement, quickly breaching the defensive system, annihilating a significant number of enemy troops, and gaining control over the fort in a short period. Following the victory, our troops and people completely liberated Duc Lap commune, causing substantial losses in enemy manpower and war equipment, and disrupting the supply lines from nearby bases.

This victory not only affirmed military strength but also demonstrated the unyielding determination of the Long An military and people in their struggle against the United States forces and the Saigon government. Militarily, the battle showcased the significant maturity of the Southern revolutionary forces in planning, commanding, and executing campaigns.

Politically and spiritually, the triumph at Duc Lap elevated the people's confidence in the cause of national liberation, while simultaneously shaking the invader's resolve. It exemplified the art of people's warfare, seamlessly combining armed forces and public support, contributing to momentum for other important victories in the resistance against the U.S. to save the nation.

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What are requirements for specific competencies in the subject of History for upper secondary school students in Vietnam?​

Based on Section 4 of the General Education Program in the History subject issued together with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT stipulating the specific competency requirements in the History subject for upper secondary school students:

(1) Understanding History:

- Identify the types of historical documents; understand the content, exploit and use historical documents in the learning process.

- Reconstruct and present, in spoken or written form, the progression of events, figures, historical processes from simple to complex; determine historical events in a specific space and time.

(2) Historical Awareness and Thinking:

- Explain the origin and movement of historical events from simple to complex; identify the development process of history diachronically and synchronously; compare similarities and differences between historical events, explaining the causal relationship in the historical process.

- Provide personal comments and evaluations on events, figures, historical processes based on historical awareness and thinking; understand the continuity and change of history; think in different directions when considering, evaluating, or seeking answers about an event, figure, or historical process.

(3) Applying Learned Knowledge and Skills:

- Draw historical lessons and apply historical knowledge to explain contemporary life issues; on this basis, have the ability to independently explore historical issues, develop creative capabilities, access and process information from different sources, and possess the awareness and capability for lifelong self-learning in history.

What are the objectives of study specialization for upper secondary school students in Vietnam?

Based on Section 5 of the General Education Program in the History subject issued together with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT stipulating the study specialization for upper secondary school students with following objectives:

- Expand and deepen historical knowledge and competency to meet the in-depth differentiation requirements at the upper secondary school level.

- Help students gain a deeper understanding of the role of history in real life, industries related to history so that students can orient their future careers as well as have sufficient capability to solve problems related to history and continue to learn history throughout their lives.

- Enhance real-world experiential activities, helping students develop love, passion, and interest in exploring the history of Vietnam and the world.