Quân và dân Hồng Ngự trong cuộc chiến đấu bảo vệ biên giới Tây Nam (1977-1978)

Abstract

Hong Ngu is a northern border district of Dong Thap Province, adjacent to Peam Chor District in Prey Veng Province, Kingdom of Cambodia. It shares a 33.5-kilometer border with Cambodia, featuring key border gates such as Thuong Phuoc and Ca Sach. During the period of 1977–1978, in response to repeated incursions and military provocations by the Khmer Rouge forces, Hong Ngu armed forces and civilian population undertook a comprehensive mobilization effort. Thousands of young men enlisted, hundreds of local guerrillas engaged in combat, and hundreds of thousands of civilian laborers supported the front lines. Additionally, thousands of boats and vessels were deployed for transportation and logistical support. Concurrently, agricultural production was intensified to ensure a steady supply of food and provisions for frontline units. After nearly three years of sustained resistance, this border district achieved significant outcomes in safeguarding the national border. This article focuses on analyzing the enemy’s strategic posture, the directions issued by the Communist Party of Vietnam, the implementation of the general mobilization order, and the pivotal role played by Hong Ngu armed forces and people in the Southwestern border defense struggle. The study holds both scholarly and practical value, contributing to the reinforcement of patriotic education and revolutionary spirit among younger generations. Furthermore, it offers meaningful content for integration into local history instruction under the 2018 General Education Curriculum.