In 1426, a surprise rebel victory in Hanoi ended a century of foreign rule
Against overwhelming odds, a clever ambush in the mud of northern Vietnam allowed the Lam Son rebels to shatter the Ming Dynasty's grip and reclaim their nation's independence after two decades of occupation.
In November 1426, the Battle of Tot Dong-Chuc Dong changed the course of Vietnamese history when Le Loi's rebel forces faced a massive Ming Chinese army. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the rebels used the region's marshy terrain to their advantage, lureing the Ming troops into a devastating trap during a heavy rainstorm.
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