A History of Conflict Flashcards
Trung Sisters
Vietnamese military leaders who led a rebellion against the Chinese Han Dynasty in 40 AD
Who were Trung Trac and Trung Nhi?
The Trung Sisters
What is the legacy of the Trung Sisters?
A symbol of Vietnamese resistance against foreign domination, representing the spirit of resilience and courage, inspiring generations of Vietnamese people to fight for their country’s independence and sovereignty.
Trieu Au
Legendary female warrior in Vietnamese history, known for her fierce resistance against the Chinese Eastern Wu dynasty during the early 3rd century AD
Le Loi
Vietnamese emperor who played a pivotal role in the history of Vietnam during the 15th century. He is remembered for his successful campaign against the Chinese Ming Dynasty and for founding the Later Lê Dynasty, which marked the end of the 20-year Chinese occupation of Vietnam.
First Mongol Invasion (1257)
The Mongol Empire attempted two major invasions of Vietnam, but both were ultimately unsuccessful. The first attempt was made by Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, in 1257. The Vietnamese, under the leadership of the Tran dynasty, successfully repelled the Mongol forces, employing effective military tactics and taking advantage of their knowledge of the local terrain.
Second Mongol Invasion (1284)
The second Mongol invasion occurred in 1284, during the reign of the Tran dynasty’s last king, Tran Anh Ton. Once again, the Vietnamese forces managed to resist the Mongol invasion, inflicting heavy losses on the Mongol army in the famous battle of Bạch Đằng.
Battle of Bach Dang (1284)
Vietnamese forces under Emperor Tran Anh Ton defeated the Mongols by employing a strategy involving a series of defensive spikes placed in the river, which crippled the Mongol fleet as the tide went out, leading to a decisive victory for the Vietnamese.
