The name of the general was Gennady Ivanovich Obaturov, and he was a veteran military strategist of the Soviet Union. His military career was full of glory and achievements, having served as the commander of the Carpathian Military District and the first deputy inspector general of the Ministry of Defense, with the rank of general, and a Hero of the Soviet Union. 
In the early morning of February 19, 1979, Obaturov led a 120-member military advisory group and flew 10,000 miles to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Their task was to prepare military guidance and support for Vietnam. As soon as he arrived in Hanoi, he held talks with the Vietnamese military and political leaders and learned about the combat situation of the squadron. When he heard that the squadron had only about 600 old tanks, no armored personnel carriers, and logistics still relied on manpower and animal power, he said disdainfully: "I will repel the squadron within ten days and let them know how powerful the Soviet Union and Vietnam are." His words made the Vietnamese top brass feel a little comforted, after all, he was a general of the Soviet Union, and he should have some ability. However, he soon discovers how ridiculous and ridiculous his words are. Accompanied by Vietnamese, he took a train to Lang Son in northern Vietnam. There was an important line of defense for Vietnam and the main direction of attack of the squadron. He had expected to see the heroic resistance of the Vietnamese army, but instead he saw chaos and a rout. 
The Vietnamese army simply could not withstand the fierce offensive of the squadrons, their positions were easily broken through, their troops were quickly divided, and their command was completely paralyzed. He was horrified to find that although the squadron was outdated, its combat effectiveness was very strong. Their command and coordination are very flexible, their tactics and tactics are very ingenious, and their morale and fighting spirit are very high. They are not at all opponents of the Vietnamese army, but the nemesis of the Vietnamese army. He tried to save the day, he suggested that Vietnam transfer back an army from Cambodia, he organized a BM-21 rocket artillery division, he called in a communications company from Moscow. He wanted to use the superiority of the USSR ** and technology to deal a heavy blow to the squadron. But his efforts were all in vain, his plans were all failures, and his hopes were disillusioned. Within a month of his arrival in Vietnam, the squadron had captured Lang Son, penetrated 30-50 kilometers deep into Vietnam, controlled about 20 towns, and crippled the army of North Vietnam. The squadron achieved their operational objectives and announced the withdrawal of troops and their return home. They taught Vietnam a heavy lesson, and also gave Obaturov a resounding slap in the face. Obaturov personally felt the strength and tenacity of the squadron on the battlefield in Vietnam. He profoundly realized that relying only on advanced ** and equipment was not enough to achieve victory. He also learned the importance of strategy, tactics and morale. Although the squadron is poorly equipped, they have high morale and excellent tactical strategies. The war made Obaturov realize his mistakes and limitations. He realized that war was not only a contest of military technology, but also a contest of wisdom and courage. He deeply reflected on his strategy and decision-making process, from which he learned lessons. 
This experience had a profound impact on Obaturov's military career. He placed more emphasis on strategic thinking, morale development, and communication with soldiers. He also paid more attention to the human, moral and spiritual aspects of war. These experiences and lessons of his are of important guiding significance for future wars.