I have been reading about Ho Chi Minh both in Arabic and English sources, and a lot of the Arabic sources view him as a liberator and fighter against imperialism, while English ones are more mixed between condemnation and recognition of his role in uniting Vietnam as well as resisting French colonization and American invasion. There are also a lot of Vietnamese opinions online praising him as a national hero and others viewing him as a murderous tyrant.
Whether or not he was directly aware of the war crimes committed by forces fighting for North Vietnam also seems to be a controversial subject. Some sources say he wasn't directly involved or responsible for them, while others cite his actions and summary executions during Vietnam's land reforms as evidence that he was a murderous dictator.
What are your thoughts on Ho Chi Minh? If you can, please provide sources to back up statements about his actions or words. I can definitely see why many people in the third world and in developing countries would view him as an example of anti-imperialist struggle, but I also recognize that this wouldn't absolve him of any crimes he committed.
Whether or not he was directly aware of the war crimes committed by forces fighting for North Vietnam also seems to be a controversial subject. Some sources say he wasn't directly involved or responsible for them, while others cite his actions and summary executions during Vietnam's land reforms as evidence that he was a murderous dictator.
What are your thoughts on Ho Chi Minh? If you can, please provide sources to back up statements about his actions or words. I can definitely see why many people in the third world and in developing countries would view him as an example of anti-imperialist struggle, but I also recognize that this wouldn't absolve him of any crimes he committed.