| "The Name of the Operation". Sometimes a Vietnamese and an American name is given. |
S. Vietnam Corps Tactical Zone (I, II, III, IV) |
Description of the tactical area of operation. This can include provinces, cities, towns, or landmarks. |
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A listing of the American, South Vietnamese, or other allied units involved in the operation. Each force is designated with its branch of service (e.g. USA=US Army, USMC=US Marine Corps, USAF= US Air Force, USN=US Navy, ARVN=Army of the Republic of Vietnam, VNN= South Vietnamese Navy) |
A listing of the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong units involved in the operation. Each force is designated with its branch of service (e.g. PAVN=People's Army of Vietnam, VC=Viet Cong) |
Total number of allied soldiers involved |
Total number of enemy soldiers involved |
Allied Killed-in-Action |
Allied Wounded-in-Action |
Allied Missing-in-Action |
Enemy Killed-in-Action |
Enemy Wounded-in-Action |
Descriptive narrative of the operation's objectives (e.g. search-and-destroy, reconnaissance in force, etc.) |
Descriptive narrative of the operation from beginning to end and its consequences. |
A List of all the sources used to compile the information by title and author. |
| "Vinh Loc" |
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Thua Thien Province - Vinh Loc Island |
9/10/1968 |
9/20/1968 |
2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (USA); USN; 54th ARVN Regiment |
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pacification operation |
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| 17-65 |
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Phuoc Thanh Province |
7/6/1965 |
7/9/1965 |
173d Airborne Brigade (USA) |
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| 19-65 (Opord 19-65) |
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Phuoc Tuy Province |
7/28/1965 |
8/2/1965 |
173d Airborne Brigade (USA); 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
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to disrupt suspected VC supply route from Rung Sat into III CTZ |
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| 24 - 65 (OPORD 24 - 65) |
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Binh Duong Province |
9/14/1965 |
9/28/1965 |
173d Airborne Brigade (USA); 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
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search and destroy operation |
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| 27 - 65 (OPORD 27 - 65) |
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Bien Hoa Province |
10/23/1965 |
10/26/1965 |
1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
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| Abilene |
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40 miles east of Saigon, south of Cam My village; Phuc Tuy and Long Khanh Provinces |
3/30/1966 |
4/15/1966 |
2d and 3d Brigades, 1st Infantry Division (USA)(reinforced by the 1st Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment and the 161st New Zealand Artillery Battery); 173d Airborne Brigade (USA); II Field Force Vietnam (HQ) |
D800 main force VC battalion |
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36 from Company C (USA) |
71 from Company C (USA) |
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81-180 VC |
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search-and-destory operation |
The major battle of the operation occurred on 11 April when Company C, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry fought the VC force. The U.S. killed a few of the VC and then followed the retreating soldiers. However, the VC were falling back on their battalion base. The VC attacked with mortar, automatic weapons and human-wave assaults. Company C had to be evacuated by helicopter. Company B reached the battle area before dawn, but there were no other major contacts. During this operation, Allied forces penetrated VC jungle, but the area was still controlled by the Communists. Gen. Johnson, the Army Chief of Staff, realized that more high casualty battles like Operation ABILENE would result in a loss of the American public's support. |
The Encyclopedia Of The Vietnam War: A Political, Social & Military History, edited by Spencer C. Tucker; Preliminary Checklist Of United States Military Operations In Southeast Asia |
| Adair |
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Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces |
6/15/1967 |
6/24/1967 |
5th Marines (HQ, USMC); 1st and 3d Battalions, 5th Marines (USMC) |
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| Adairsville |
III |
Ben Hoa Province, defense of Long Binh |
1/31/1968 |
3/8/1968 |
11th Armored Cavalry (USA) |
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Part of III corps Operation Quyet Thang |
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| Adams |
II |
Phu Yen Province |
10/26/1966 |
3/30/1967 |
1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (USA); 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (USA); 47th ARVN Regiment |
18B and 95th PAVN Regiments |
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to protect rice harvest in Tuy Hoa/Tuy An Area |
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| Adelaide I |
III |
III Corps Tactical Zone |
5/30/1966 |
6/9/1966 |
1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (USA) |
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Search-and-destroy operation and security and repair of Highway 16 |
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| Adelaide II |
III |
Binh Duong Province |
5/31/1966 |
6/8/1966 |
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search-and-destroy and cordon and search operation |
suspended June 7 to move troops to Adelaide III |
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| Adelaide III |
III? |
Di An to Phuoc Vinh |
6/7/1966 |
6/9/1966 |
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search-and-destroy, road clearing from Di An to Phuoc Vinh |
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| Ahina |
III |
Binh Duong and Tay Ninh Provinces, War Zone C |
5/13/1967 |
5/18/1967 |
25th Infantry Division (HQ); 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (USA); 1st Brigade, 9th Infantry Division (USA) |
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| Aiea |
III? |
Hau Nghia Province |
8/8/1966 |
9/1/1966 |
1st Battalion, 27th Infantry (2d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, USA) |
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| Ainslie |
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8/31/1967 |
9/21/1967 |
1st Australian Task Force, Vietnam (HQ); 2d and 7th Battalions, Royal Australian Regiment |
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Resettlement operation |
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| Akron |
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10 km North of Cu Chi |
5/8/1966 |
5/11/1966 |
1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (USA) |
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| Akron (2nd part) |
III |
Phuc Tuy and Bien Hoa Provinces |
6/9/1967 |
6/29/1967 |
1st and 2d Brigades, 9th Infantry Division; 11th Armored Cavalry |
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search-and-destroy |
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| Akron II |
III |
Long Khanh Province |
8/22/1967 |
8/27/1967 |
9th Infantry Division |
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search-and-destroy |
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| Akron III |
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Bien Hoa Province |
9/26/1967 |
10/21/1967 |
1st Brigade, 9th Infantry Division(USA) |
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| Akron V |
III |
Bien Hoa Province - Southeast Binh Son rubber plantation |
1/11/1968 |
1/21/1968 |
1st Brigade, 9th Infantry Division (USA) |
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search-and-destroy operation in conjunction with 1st Australian Task Force operation DUNTROON |
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| Akumu / Xay Duong 12-7 |
III |
Binh Duong Province |
7/8/1967 |
8/24/1967 |
1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (USA); 7th ARVN Regiment |
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cordon and search operation |
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| Ala Moana |
III |
Binh Duong, Hau Nghai, and Tay Ninh Provinces |
12/1/1966 |
5/14/1967 |
25th Infantry Division (USA) |
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to push VC away from a major rice producing area near Sai Gon; search-and-destroy |
In December of 1966, the US troops occasionally made contact with the VC near Duc Hoa. In 1967 the Division moved to along Highway 1. CEDAR FALLS was taking place at the same time and part of the division temporarily served there. In Late February the divison saw the heaviest action. The 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry and the 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry engaged in a fight northeast of Cu Chi. After CEDAR FALLS ended, the action shifted to around Duc Hoa. During the time that the 25th Division was carrying out ALA MOANA, elements of the division pariticpated in JUNCTION CITY. Most of the division was assigned to clearing operations during ALA MOANA. However, little contact was made. After the operation concluded, the 25th Division focused on pacification in Hau Nghia Province. |
The Encyclopedia Of The Vietnam War: A Political, Social & Military History, edited by Spencer C. Tucker; Preliminary Checklist Of United States Military Operations In Southeast Asia |
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3/30/1966 |
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| Alcorn Grove |
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Long Khanh Province |
3/21/1968 |
4/6/1968 |
11th Armored Cavalry (USA) |
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| Alexandria |
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Duc Thanh and Xuan Loc Provinces |
12/4/1966 |
12/5/1966 |
11th Armored Cavalry (USA) |
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search-and-destroy operation |
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| Alice |
III |
Tay Ninh Province |
9/1/1966 |
9/7/1966 |
196th Infantry Brigade (USA) |
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| All The Way |
II |
Pleiku Province |
10/24/1965 |
11/26/1965 |
1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (USA) |
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| Allegheny |
I |
Quang Nam Province |
8/19/1966 |
8/29/1966 |
2d Battalion, 3d Marines (USMC) |
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| Allenbrook |
I |
Quang Nam Province, Go Noi Island, west of Hoi An City |
5/3/1968 |
8/24/1968 |
7th Marines (HQ, USMC); 1st, 2d, & 3d Battalions, 7th Marines (elements, USMC); 3d Battalion, 5th Marines (USMC); 1st Battalion, 26th Marines (USMC); 1st, 2d, & 3d Battalions, 27th Marines (USMC); 2d Battalion, 13th Marines (USMC) |
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clear and search operation |
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| Allentown / Lam Son II South |
III |
Bien Hoa, Binh Duong, and Gia Dinh Provinces |
10/21/1966 |
11/5/1966 |
2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (USA) |
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| Allons |
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Dong Nai float bridge |
4/22/1968 |
4/26/1968 |
168th Engineer Battalions; 100th Float Bridge Company; 573d Float Bridge Company |
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| Altoona |
III |
Bien Hoa Province |
1/13/1968 |
1/23/1968 |
199th Infantry Brigade (Light)(Separate)(USA) |
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| Amarillo |
III |
Binh Duong Province |
8/22/1966 |
9/1/1966 |
1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (USA) |
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| Ambush Ally |
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Highway 13 |
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3d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (USA) |
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road and convoy security operation on Highway 13 |
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| Anvil |
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8/16/1965 |
8/17/1965 |
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| Apache |
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Quang Tri Province |
6/6/1966 |
6/12/1966 |
2d Battalion, 5th Marines (USMC) |
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| Apache Snow |
I |
Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, A Shau Valley |
5/10/1969 |
6/7/1969 |
1st and 2d Battalions, 9th Regiment (USMC); 3d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile, USA)(3d Battalion, 187th Infantry; 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry; 2d Battalion, 506th Infantry in "Hamburger Hill"); ARVN 2d Battalion, 3d Regiment, 1st Infantry Division |
29th Regiment (7th and 8th Battalions)PAVN |
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to keep pressure on PAVN units and base camps in the A Shua Valley; to disrupt and destroy PAVN units to prevent attacks on the coastal provinces (included battle of Ap Bia Mountain or "Hamburger Hill"); a sweep and clear operation |
During the operation, most units encountered some resistance from the PAVN. However, the 3d/187th engaged in the most heavy fighting as they approached Ap Bia Mountain (Hill 937). Here the PAVN uncharacteristically decided to stand against U.S. frontal attacks. The 3d/187th assaulted the hill for three days before they were reinforced. Then two other 101st Airborne Division battalions and a battalion from the 3d ARVN Regiment joined the original battalion to fight against the 7th and 8th Battalions of the 29th PAVN Regiment in the major battle of APACHE SNOW. It became one of the bloodiest battles in the war. A two battalion assault nearly took the hill on 18 May when weather forced them back. Finally on the 20 May, the PAVN were forced out of A Shau and into Laos. However, they soon returned after the Allied forces withdrew. This caused more controversy in the U.S. concerning the lives spent to take the territory when it was only abandoned for the Communists to reoccupy. Eventually this led to limitations on U.S. military operations. |
Vietnam: Order Of Battle, by Selby L. Stanton; The Encyclopedia Of The Vietnam War: A Political, Social & Military History, edited by Spencer C. Tucker; Historical Atlas Of The Vietnam War, by Harry G. Summers, Jr.; Preliminary Checklist Of United States Military Operations In Southeast Asia |
| Arc Light (B-52 Raids) |
South Vietnam and Laos |
South Vietnam and Laos, flown from Thailand and Guam |
6/18/1965 |
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USAF B-52 Stratofortresses (7th, 22d, 91st, 99th, 306th, 320th, 454th, 461st Bomb Wings |
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USAF B-52 bombing missions to support ground tactical operations and to interdict enemy supply lines in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia and later to strike at targets in North Vietnam |
These operations were most often used in close air support (CAS) bombing raids of enemy base camps, troop concentrations, or supply lines. They were usually carried out at high altitudes and often called "aerial excavations" by the ground forces. Most of the sorties were carried out in South Vietnam, though a few were flown near the DMZ. The first ARC LIGHT raid occured on 28 June 1965, and though the media questioned its effectiveness, Gen. Westmoreland continued to support the program. Most missions during 1965 were saturation attacks, with a few tactical support missions. Eventually the need to deliver bigger payloads led to increasing the amount of bombs the B-52D could carry in the "Big Belly" program. In April of 1966, the bombers raided outside South Vietnam for the first time when bombing Laos to stop PAVN inflitrations in the Mu Gia Pass and later the Ho Chi Minh Trail. In 1968, the B-52s supported the U.S. Marines at Khe Sanh and attacked other targets including the A Shau Valley, the Kontum-Dak To border area, and the PAVN/VC infiltration area in War Zone C. Strikes continued throughout 1969. Vietnamizationn began to reduce ARC LIGHT raids during 1970, though missions continued to be flown in Laos and Cambodia. In April 1970, the B-52s flew in COMMANDO HUNT III. In response to the PAVN's Easter Offensive, the bombers participated in raids on Ha Noi and Hai Phong. LINEBACKER I and LINEBACKER II were composed of ARC LIGHT missions. Even though Ha Noi agreed to return to negotiations on 30 December 1972, the bombings continued until 15 August 1973 due to cease-fire violations. At the end of ARC LIGHT, 55 percent of the sorties were flown in South Vietnam. The USAF lost 31 B-52s, 18 to enemy fire and due 13 to operations problems. |
The Encyclopedia Of The Vietnam War: A Political, Social & Military History, edited by Spencer C. Tucker; Preliminary Checklist Of United States Military Operations In Southeast History |
| Arcadia |
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Quang Nam Province |
11/8/1966 |
11/14/1966 |
1st and 3d Battalions,1st Marines (USMC) |
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| Ardmore |
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Quang Tri Province |
7/17/1967 |
10/31/1967 |
26th Marines (HQ USMC); 1st Battalion, 13th Marines (USMC); 1st and 3d Battalions, 26th Marines (USMC) |
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| Arizona |
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Quang Nam Province |
6/13/1967 |
6/22/1967 |
7th Marines (HQ, USMC); 2d Battalions, 5th Marines (USMC); 2d and 3d Battalions, 7th Marines (USMC); 3d Battalion, 11th Marines (USMC) |
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| Arkansas City I |
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Phuoc Tuy Province |
9/18/1967 |
9/23/1967 |
11th Armored Cavalry (USA) |
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| Arkansas City II |
III |
Phuoc Tuy Province |
9/24/1967 |
10/9/1967 |
11th Armored Cavalry (USA) |
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1/27/1969 |
2d Battalion, 1st Infantry (USA) |
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| Arlington Canyon |
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Quang Tri Province |
7/3/1969 |
9/21/1969 |
4th Marines (HG, USMC); 2d and 3d Battalions, 4th Marines (USMC) |
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| Asheville |
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5/13/1966 |
4th Battalion, 9th Infantry (USA) |
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3/26/1968 |
2d RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion |
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| Ashland |
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Bien Hoa and Long Khanh Provinces |
5/18/1967 |
6/8/1967 |
3d Squadron, 5th Cavalry (USA) |
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| Atalla |
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Binh Long Province |
1/20/1968 |
1/27/1968 |
1st Infantry Division (USA); 2d Brigade and 101st Airborne (USA); 11th Armored Cavalry (USA) |
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| Athens |
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Thua Thien Province, 25 km south of Hue |
5/23/1966 |
6/25/1966 |
3d Battalion, 4th Marines (USMC) |
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1/10/1970 |
8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
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| Atlanta |
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Long Khang, Phuoc Tuy, Hau Nghia and Binh Duong Provinces, the Iron Triangle area |
10/20/1966 |
12/8/1966 |
11th Armored Cavalry (USA) |
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| Atlanta (2nd part) |
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Binh Duong and Hau Nghia Provinces |
11/18/1967 |
12/23/1967 |
25th Infantry Division (HQ, USA); 2d and 3d Brigades, 25th Infantry Division (USA); 5th ARVN Division |
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| Atlantic City |
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Binh Duong Province |
9/13/1966 |
9/22/1966 |
3d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (USA); 25th Infantry Division (USA); 173d Airborne Brigade (USA) |
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| Atlas I |
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Binh Long Province |
4/3/1968 |
4/7/1968 |
1st Infantry Division (USA) |
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| Atlas Power |
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Saigon Area |
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| Atlas Wedge |
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40 miles northwest of Sai Gon, in the Michelin Rubber Plantation area |
3/18/1969 |
4/2/1969 |
3d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (USA); 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (USA): 25th Infantry (USA); 1st Cavalry Divisions (1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry) |
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The operation targeted the 7th PAVN Division. Major contact developed on 30 March as the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry followed a platoon-sized PAVN force north until the U.S. men came under fire in an ambush. The cavalry-men positioned their armored personnel carriers (APCs) so that all the automatic weapons could be fired at the attackers. The Charlie Troop began to move south. Then Bravo Troop moved in to continue the attack. The PAVN suffered heavily. This operation was followed on 10 April by ATLAS POWER. |
The Encyclopedia Of The Vietnam War: A Political, Social & Military History, edited by Spencer C. Tucker; Preliminary Checklist Of United States Military Operations In Southeast Asia |
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Binh Long Province |
1/21/1968 |
1/27/1968 |
2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (USA); 11th Armored Cavalry (USA) |
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War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province |
9/14/1966 |
11/25/1966 |
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This operation began as a single battalion air assault leading to a search-and-destroy mission. By the time it ended in November, it had expanded into the largest U.S. Joint operation of the war at that time. During Phase I, there was relatively little contact with the VC as the 196th Infantry Brigade conducted operations in the area. In late October / early November(?) the 196th Brigade and the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry encountered the 9th VC Division. During Phase II, the 27th Infantry and the 9th VC Division's Regiments fought a major three day battle. More contacts with the VC expanded the operation and command eventually passed from the 1st Infantry Division to II Field Force, the U.S. headquaters near Saigon. During Phase III, the 1st Infantry Division took over the fight. Soon afterwards, the 3d Brigade, 1st Division moved into Suoi Da and the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry moved to a landing zone to the north. The 2d Battalion, 28th Infantry had cleared the area and both battalions were in position by nightfall. On 8 November, reconnaissance-by-fire began under the 1st Battalion's command. The VC began to use intense fire and the VC began to assault the perimeter. 1st Battalion artillery fire and air strikes defeated the VC. The operation included many other battles between the Allied forces and the Communists, but the battle on the 8th was probably the most significant. At its conclusion, a large base camp was discovered which housed one of the largest weapons caches found up to that time. Operation ATTLEBORO illustrated that, due to better maneuverability and firepower, the Allies had an advantage in stand-up fights. This would be tested again in later operations. |
Vietnam: Order Of Battle, by Shelby L. Stanton; The Encyclopedia Of The Vietnam War: A Political, Social & Military History, edited by Spencer C. Tucker; Historical Atlas Of The Vietnam War, by Harry G. Summers, Jr.; Preliminary Checklist Of United States Military Operations In Southeast Asia |
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Quang Nam Province |
12/28/1967 |
1/3/1968 |
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Long Khanh Province |
7/9/1966 |
7/17/1966 |
173d Airborne Brigade (USA) |
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Phuong Lam Province |
7/17/1966 |
8/3/1966 |
173d Airborne Brigade (USA) |
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Binh Thuan, Binh Tuy, Lam Dong, Phuoc Long and Quang Doc Provinces |
4/12/1966 |
5/18/1966 |
1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (USA) |
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Upper Dak Som River Valley |
4/12/1966 |
4/26/1966 |
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| Austin II |
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Northwest of Phan Thiet, along the II/III CTZ Boundary |
4/11/1966 |
4/26/1966 |
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Quang Duc and Phuoc Long Provinces |
5/1/1966 |
5/18/1966 |
1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (USA); 173d Ariborne Brigade (USA); 45th ARVN Regiment |
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Quang Tri Province |
1/23/1968 |
1/26/1968 |
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| Badger Hunt |
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Quang Nam Province, Dai Loc District |
11/13/1967 |
11/29/1967 |
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