Dak Po Victory Memorial Stele

Dak Po Victory Memorial Stele

Dak Po - a famous place, a historical relic recording the resounding victory of the army and people of Dak Po in our nation's great resistance war to defend the country, here on June 24, 1954, the battle took place. launched an ambush to destroy the entire Mobile Army 100 (abbreviated as GIM 100), the strongest type of the French expeditionary force in Indochina. The Dak Po victory contributed to defeating the French Attland campaign. The Dak Po victory is one of the exemplary victories of intelligence and heroism in defeating the enemy. 64 years ago, on June 24, 1954, the main force Regiment 96 of Inter-Region 5 coordinated with Company 78 of Regiment 120 and local guerrilla militia to organize an ambush on Route 19, defeating the enemy. The 100th Mobile Army of the French colonialists is on its way to retreat from An Khe to Pleiku. The battle on Route 19 in Dak Po territory only lasted 7 hours, our troops took control of the battlefield, the enemy's 100th Mobile Army was completely destroyed. Our troops destroyed 500 enemies, wounded 600, captured 800 alive (including Nam Barroux - Commander of GIM 100) and captured all of the enemy's advanced weapons and vehicles. including: 375 motor vehicles (including 1 tank and 229 brand new vehicles), 18 105mm cannons and many other weapons, military equipment, military supplies and ammunition. The enemy's 100th Mobile Army was destroyed, our troops wiped out the entire enemy base system on Route 19, took over Tan An special zone, liberated the entire An Khe district (now An Khe town). and Dak Po district) and the eastern area of ​​Pleiku town (now Pleiku city). With the Dak Po victory, the 96th Regiment successfully completed its mission, destroying the entire European and African Mobile Army GIM 100 of the French colonialists and enemy forces in the An Khe sub-region. The Dak Po victory created a sudden turning point, directly causing the enemy army in the Central Highlands to be defeated, giving the French army a heavy defeat, making an important contribution to Dien Bien Phu, and also to the French army. The country completely defeated the enemy's will to invade, forcing them to quickly sign an armistice agreement and soon restore peace throughout Indochina. Therefore, the Dak Po victory is considered "The Dien Bien Phu Victory of Inter-Region 5". However, to achieve this glorious victory, 147 officers and soldiers of the 96th Regiment and youth volunteers, militia and guerrillas of our units sacrificed heroically, but up to now their remains have not been found. . Dak Po will forever be one of the glorious victories of our army and people in the resistance war against the French. After this victory, President Ho Chi Minh sent a letter of praise: "The activities have had quite good achievements. Please, on behalf of the Government, praise you and reward the group that just won well at An Khe - the first-class Resistance Medal...". The Dak Po victory is forever the pride of the army and people of all ethnic groups in Zone 5 in the cause of national liberation struggle under the leadership of the Party and the great Uncle Ho. This is also a memorable lesson for all invading forces, a warning to the dark plans of invading forces that are about to set foot on this heroic land. In order to honor and commemorate the great merits and sacrifices of officers and soldiers of the 96th Regiment and local units, in 1998, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and Gia Lai province built The Dak Po Victory Memorial Stele House was later recognized as a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 28, 2001 on the ranking of relics and the Certificate of recognition as a historical relic. History - Culture. Source: Dak Po district electronic information portal

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