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Tran Hung Dao Statue

Tran Hung Dao ( 1228 – 1300 )
was the Vietnamese military Grand Commander of Thang Long
 during the Tran Dynasty.

Born Tran Quoc Tuan, 
he commanded the Dai Viet armies
that repelled three major Mongol invasions
in the 13th century. 

His multiple victories over the mighty Mongol Yuan Dynasty
under Kublai Khan 
are considered among the greatest military feats
in world history.

General Tran Hung Dao's military brilliance and prowess
is reflected in his many treatises on warfare
- he is considered one of the most accomplished generals in history.