Hoang Van Thai

(1915-1986)

Vietnamese general

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Hoàng Văn Thái (1 May 1915 – 2 July 1986), born Hoàng Văn Xiêm, was a Vietnamese Army General and a communist political figure. His hometown was Tây An, Tiền Hải District, Thái Bình Province. During the Tết Offensive, he was the highest senior North Vietnamese officer in South Vietnam. He was the first chief of staff of the Vietnam People's Army, and was responsible for key military forces in North Vietnam. He was also Chief of Staff in the Battle of Điện Biên Phủ.

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Born	1 May 1915 Tây An, Tiền Hải, Thái Bình, Vietnam
Died	2 July 1986 (aged 71) Hanoi, Vietnam
Zodiac	Taurus
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