The battle of Ham Rong lasted from April 3-4, 1965, during which the people of Thanh Hoa and soldiers shot down 47 US aircraft to ensure safety for the transport of goods and weapons over Ham Rong bridge to supply the South during the Vietnam war.

Speaking at the ceremony, President Triet affirmed that the victory at Ham Rong was significant to the nation’s resistance war to gain independence.

“Not only the pride of the Thanh Hoa people, the Ham Rong victory is also the triumph of the people’s war tactics and the Vietnamese people’s staunchness, firmness and intelligence, contributing to the Great Spring Victory to liberate the South and reunify the country,” emphasised the President.