Haiphong

Hai Phong (Vietnamese: Hải Phòng, pronounced [hãj fɔ̂ŋ]  ( listen); meaning "Coastal Defence") is the third most populous city in Vietnam. Hai Phong is located in the center of the Red River. It is approximately 100 kilometres from Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital, and serves as the primary seaport for the northern region of Vietnam. Hai Phong was originally founded by Le Chan, the female general of a Vietnamese revolution called Hai Ba Trung in the... more

Hai Phong (Vietnamese: Hải Phòng, pronounced [hãj fɔ̂ŋ]  ( listen); meaning "Coastal Defence") is the third most populous city in Vietnam. Hai Phong is located in the center of the Red River. It is approximately 100 kilometres from Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital, and serves as the primary seaport for the northern region of Vietnam. Hai Phong was originally founded by Le Chan, the female general of a Vietnamese revolution called Hai Ba Trung in the year 43 AD. It has existed as a significant port city for at least several centuries, and was one of Vietnam's principal trading centres. When Vietnam was invaded by the French, the city became France's main naval base in Indochina. After World War II, when Vietnam attempted to regain its independence, Hai Phong was the site of the first military action undertaken by the French. While it was claimed that the French heavy cruiser Suffren bombarded the city, only 3 avisos participated in the operation that contributed to the start of the First... less