General Vo Nguyen Giap, born on August 25, 1911, is celebrated for his military leadership and strategic genius which led to significant victories in the Vietnam War. He emphasized a vision of freedom and independence, with a leadership style that involved participative decision-making and a strong commitment to both his soldiers and national interests. Admired as a national hero, Giap successfully commanded Vietnamese forces against both French and American armies, leaving a legacy as one of the greatest military leaders of the 20th century.

1. General Vo Nguyen Giap
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2. Summary
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General
Vo Nguyen Giap
Biography
Things made His Success
His Leadership Qualities
His Vision
His Style of Leadership
Things that we admire about him

3. Biography
 Name: Vo Nguyen Giap
 Born: 25 August 1911
 Nickname: Van, Sau
Eldest Brother (of
Vietnam People's Army)
 Alias: Duong Hoai Nam
 Education: Lycée Albert-
Sarraut, University of Hanoi
 Occupation: Military Leader,
Political Leader

4. Biography
 1936-1939: Chairman and Founder of newspaper
commission in the North (Vietnam)
 1954-1976: Member of Politburo
Secretary of Military Commission
Minister for National Defence (until 1980)
Generalissimo of Vietnam Army
 1955-1991: Deputy Prime Minister
 1991: Retired

5. Vo Nguyen Giap’s Vision
• His vision is affected by
Ho Chi Minh:
“Nothing is more important
than freedom and
independence”
• “ Everyday I live, I live
for my nation”.
_Vo Nguyen Giap_
Everything he has done for
national benefits.

6. Vo Nguyen Giap’s Vision
• 2nd August 1977: the first
meeting about the sea was
hold in Nha Trang by Vo
Nguyen Giap.
• February 2007: Vietnam
government adopted the
resolution: “Vietnam
Marine strategy to 2020”
 Vo Nguyen Giap is a
visionary leader.

7. Leadership Style
Participative
o Listening to ideas of
members of the General Staff
=> made final decisions based
on those ideas.

8. Leadership Style
• Specific: The battle of Dien
Bien Phu (1954): the
General had full power to
decide combat plans.
His decision based on the
agreement of the Party
Committee and General
Staff:
“Quick attack, quick
success”
(Everyone agreed,
the General concern)
“Certainly attack,
certainly move”
(The General decided,
after consultation)

9. Leadership Qualities
• Vision
• Integrity
• Concern for others
• Ability
• Stability
• Charisma

10. Leadership Qualities
Some quotes of General Vo Nguyen Giap
• “Military action is necessary, but the propaganda is
more important.”
• “The greatest happiness
of the military leader is
to be with the soldiers
on the battlefield.”

11. Things made Vo Nguyen Giap’s Success
 Influence from his family during his childhood
 Listening stories about Vietnamese heroes from his
mother
 creating his patriotism

12. Things made Vo Nguyen Giap’s success
 Support from his family
 Second wife – Dang Bich Ha,
is a reliable supporter
o Took responsibility for
bringing up their children
 to keep his mind on work
wholeheartedly
o Together with him for over
65 years

13. Things made Vo Nguyen Giap’s success
 Being a genius military
leader:
• Instead of studying from formal
school, he learned the Art of
War from Vietnamese heroes in
the past & his experience
• Over 30 years, he never made
any mistake about strategic
plans

14. Things that we admire about him
A National Hero
• Commanded the Vietnamese army defeated the French
army in 1954,
• Contributed significantly to the victory of the Vietnamese
people against the U.S. 20 years later.
A Brilliant And Talented General
• Only general in the world defeated 10 enemy generals (7
French Generals & 3 American Generals)
• One of the greatest military leaders of 20th century

15. Things that we admire about him
Comment from the rival:
 Minister Christian de Castries in
Dien Bien Phu in 1954
commented about General Vo
Nguyen Giap:
“I am pleased to be rival of
General Giap, to be directly
defeated under the hands of
talented general Giap. I admired
and respected him.”
Christian de Castries, French
Commander-in-chief at Dien Bien Phu

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