In the first major engagement of the war between regular U.S. and North Vietnamese forces, the 3rd Brigade, 1st Calvary Division (Airmobile) launched the first heliborne assault of its kind against the communist enemy. This three day ...See moreIn the first major engagement of the war between regular U.S. and North Vietnamese forces, the 3rd Brigade, 1st Calvary Division (Airmobile) launched the first heliborne assault of its kind against the communist enemy. This three day battle resulted in the loss of thousands of lives, and tested the limits of both armies capabilities. Both sides accomplished their goals - the U.S. infantry assaulted and forced the North Vietnamese to withdraw from their Central Highlands staging grounds, at least temporarily, while the North Vietnamese learned how to negate the American's air power by engaging in close quarters combat. Written by
David Bassler
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