Liberation forces advance into Buon Ma Thuot with coordinated tank and infantry operations (March 1975). (Photo: VNA)
Liberation armed forces advance into Hoa Binh airport in Buon Ma Thuot town in March 1975. (Photo: VNA)
Infantry, tanks units advance to liberate Buon Ma Thuot (March 1975). (Photo: VNA)
The liberation army takes control of Buon Ma Thuot airport (March 1975). (Photo: VNA)
Residents welcome the liberation forces. (Photo: VNA)
50 years later, Buon Ma Thuot has undergone remarkable transformation, with modern infrastructure and sustained economic progress. (Photo: VNA)
Vietjet aircraft serves passengers at Buon Ma Thuot Airport. (Photo: VNA)
Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival attracts visitors from across the country and beyond. (Photo: VNA)
Coffee harvesting remains a key economic activity, with major enterprises contributing to the industry’s expansion. (Photo: VNA)
50 years of Buon Ma Thuot’s victory: Historical turning point of Central Highlands’ liberation
Launching on March 10, 1975, and concluding on March 11, 1975, the Buon Ma Thuot victory in the Central Highlands Campaign delivered a decisive blow that triggered the enemy’s successive defeats. It paved the way for a series of resounding victories by Vietnamese forces, culminating in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign, which brought the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising to a triumphant conclusion, leading to the complete liberation of the South and national reunification. Today, Buon Ma Thuot is designated as a regional hub, driving growth across the Central Highlands.
