Vo Nguyen Giap 

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Modern Vietnam's foremost military figure, Giap studied law at University of Hanoi while engaging in communist activities. He created the Vietminh military organization that defeated the French at Dienbienphu and continued as chief communist strategist in the war against the U.S. and South Vietnam.

Source:
Karnow, Stanley; "Vietnam: A History"

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