Vietnam Military History Museum

"Four millennia of martial history are recounted at the Military History Museum."

"This museum presents the Vietnamese side of the country's struggle against colonial powers." Full review

"Easy to spot thanks to a large collection of weaponry out front, the Military Museum displays Soviet and Chinese equipment alongside French- and US-made weapons." Full review

"It will probably come as no surprise to visitors to this museum that the general tone is very patriotic and full of praise for Vietnamese soldiers' achievements." Full review

"Although not as provocative as its Ho Chi Minh City counterpart, the Army Museum is nonetheless an intriguing example of Vietnam's continuing obsession with publicizing its past military exploits." Full review

"One of the main military lessons of the 20th century for potential foes of Vietnam was that the country wouldn't take any invasion lying down." Full review