Trần Hưng Đạo (1228-1300) was a Vietnamese Grand Commander-in-Chief during the Trần Dynasty. Born as Trần Quốc Tuấn (陳國峻), he commanded the Đại Việt (Dai Viet) armies that repelled two major Mongol invasions in the 13th century. His multiple victories over the mighty Mongol Yuan Dynasty under Kublai Khan are considered among the greatest military feats in world history. General Trần Hưng Đạo`s military brilliance and prowess is reflected in his many treatises on warfare and is a one of the most accomplished generals in history. He is also one of a very few generals in history to have never lost a single battle or war under his command.

In 1984, a forum of historians from around the world, held in London, England, nominated Trần Hưng Đạo as one of the top 10 generals in world history. In Vietnam, he- along with the Trung sisters is worshiped as a folk god in Vietnamese folklore and considered as the best general ever in Vietnamese history, even greater than the better-known (to Westerners) General Võ Nguyên Giáp, Commander-in-Chief of North Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War.