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Tran Hung Dao's Scorched Earth Tactics
· 6:20 · S6 E264
Episode Tran Hung Dao's Scorched Earth Tactics
While previous episodes have touched on the Mongol invasions of Vietnam, this episode dives deep into the specific military doctrine that allowed the tiny kingdom of Dai Viet to defeat one of history's largest empires. We explore the life and leadership of Trần Hưng Đạo, also known as Trần Quốc Tuấn, focusing on his implementation of scorched earth tactics during the Second Mongol Invasion of 1285. You will learn how he mobilized the entire population, including monks and children, to destroy resources before retreating, leaving the Yuan army starving and demoralized. The conversation examines the psychological warfare employed by Trần Hưng Đạo, his famous letters to Kublai Khan, and the strategic brilliance behind the final retreat to Bạch Đằng River. This is not just a battle story; it is a study in asymmetric warfare, national unity, and the art of winning by making victory impossible for the invader.
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