1. Who was the first captain of the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army?

  • General Vo Nguyen Giap
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  • Royal Ginseng
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  • Tran Van Tra
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  • Van Tien Dung
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According to Nhan Dan newspaper, on December 22, 1944, the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army was established, and comrade Hoang Sam was trusted by leader Ho Chi Minh to be the team leader. Under the direction of comrade Vo Nguyen Giap, team leader Hoang Sam led the team to win the two battles of Phai Khat and Na Ngan, starting the tradition of winning every battle of the Vietnam People's Army.

The Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army is considered the first main force of the Vietnam People's Army.

2. What is this general's real name?

  • Tran Van Ky
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  • Nguyen Van Sam
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  • Ta Van Ky
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  • Hoang Van Ky
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Comrade Hoang Sam's real name is Tran Van Ky, born in 1915 in Le Son commune (later Van Hoa commune), Tuyen Hoa district, Quang Binh province. In 1927, he followed his family to Siam (present-day Thailand) to live and here, from a very early age, he participated in revolutionary activities. From July 1928 to the end of 1929, Tran Van Ky was trusted by leader Nguyen Ai Quoc to be a liaison when he was active in Thailand.

After many years of revolutionary activities, being arrested and expelled, he continued his activities in China and then returned to his country. In the fall of 1940, in Jingxi (China), he met again with leader Nguyen Ai Quoc and he himself gave him the alias Hoang Sam.

3. This general is known for which of the following talents?

  • Riding a horse and shooting a bow
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  • Shoot a pistol with both hands with great accuracy
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  • Diving and climbing mountains like a commando
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  • Hide and fight in mountainous terrain
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Major General Hoang Sam is famous for his talent of shooting pistols with both hands. He once competed with famous marksman Ta Dinh De right at the Inter-Zone Command Headquarters, the target was a cluster of figs in the forest 20 meters away. Each person fired 3 shots, the result: Ta Dinh De, a one-time symbol of marksmanship, lost the point.

This story was told with unforgettable pride by Mr. Hoang Sinh, who used to be Secretary to District Chief Hoang Sam.

4. What year was he promoted to general?

  • 1946
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  • 1948
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  • 1950
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  • 1954
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In early 1948, comrade Hoang Sam was awarded the rank of Major General by President Ho Chi Minh, one of the first generals of our Army.

He was a special general with many achievements, having held many important positions such as: Chief of Inter-zone 2, Inter-zone 3 during the resistance war against French colonialism; Commander of the Left Bank Military Zone, Right Bank Military Zone, Military Zone 3 and Tri-Thien Military Zone during the resistance war against American imperialism.

5. When and where did this general die?

  • 1965 in the Laos battlefield
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  • 1968 at the Binh - Tri - Thien battlefield
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  • 1970 at the Quang Tri front
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  • 1972 in the Central Highlands battlefield
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According to the People's Army newspaper, during the resistance war against the US to save the country from 1955 to 1968, comrade Hoang Sam was the Commander of the military regions: Ta Ngan, Huu Ngan, Military Region 3, Tri-Thien. During this time, he went to perform an international mission in Laos (in 1962, under the alias Chan-di). With a high sense of responsibility, Major General Hoang Sam successfully completed the international mission, and was highly trusted and respected by the leaders of the neighboring country.

In December 1968, he died on the Binh - Tri - Thien battlefield at the age of 53, when his military talent was shining.

6. What noble titles was he posthumously awarded?

  • First Class Resistance Medal
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  • First Class Military Merit Medal
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  • Ho Chi Minh Medal
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  • All of the above
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With more than 40 years of revolutionary activities, Major General Hoang Sam always focused his spirit and intelligence, excellently completing all tasks assigned by the Party, State, Army and people, achieving many glorious feats and achievements.

He was posthumously awarded the Ho Chi Minh Medal in 1999, the First Class Military Exploit Medal, the First Class Victory Medal, and the First Class Resistance Medal.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/vi-tuong-nao-chi-huy-doi-quan-dau-tien-cua-quan-doi-nhan-dan-viet-nam-2427799.html