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The Great Wall of Vietnam: Defeating the Ming Invasion

3 Sep 2026 · 7:43 · S5 E223

While history books often focus on the Stone Walls of China or the Hadrian's Wall of Rome, there is a lesser-known defensive line that played a pivotal role in Southeast Asian history. This episode explores the construction and strategic importance of the Cai River Defensive Line during the Ming occupation of Vietnam (1407–1427). We trace how Le Loi, leading the Lam Son uprising, utilized this earthwork and moat system to isolate Ming garrisons and cut off their supply lines from the Red River Delta. Through the lens of siege warfare and guerrilla tactics, we examine the Battle of Dong Bo Coi and the eventual collapse of Ming control. The narrative highlights the ingenuity of Vietnamese engineers who adapted local geography into a formidable military asset, turning the landscape itself into a weapon against one of the largest empires of the time.

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