Võ Nguyên Giáp was a prominent Vietnamese general and military strategist, best known for his role in the Vietnam War and the First Indochina War. Born on August 25, 1911, he played a crucial part in the defeat of French colonial forces and later the United States military, contributing significantly to the reunification of Vietnam. Giáp was a key figure in the Vietnamese Communist Party and served as the Minister of Defense. His strategies, including the use of guerrilla warfare, have been studied worldwide. He passed away on October 4, 2013, leaving a lasting legacy in military history.