THE REGROUPMENT AND TRANSFER OF TROOPS IN SOUTHERN VIETNAM (1954-1955): STRATEGIC VISION AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENEVA ACCORDS

Amidst the Cold War in the world and the national liberation movement in Vietnam, the 1954 Geneva Accords resulted in the temporary division of Vietnam and imposed an urgent mandate for troop regroupment. While referencing copious archival materials and associated documents, this article researches the issue of troop regroupment and transfer in the South of Vietnam during 1954-1955 from the perspective of the Party’s strategic vision and implementation in practice. By synthesizing historical, logical, and archival examination along with comparative analysis of 3 key zones (Ham Tan - Xuyen Moc, Cao Lanh and Ca Mau area), the study highlights the achievements in preserving revolutionary forces along waterways and land routes, the tremendous support of the "people's posture," and the dual deployment strategy of "going North and staying behind". Finally, the research concludes that the Party demonstrated its long-term strategic foresight by not only meeting immediate historical duties but also establishing a solid foundation for the subsequent resistance war against the U.S., leading to the liberation of Southern Vietnam and national reunification.