Battle of Dong Xoai (1965 AD)

Battle of Dong Xoai (Viet Cong vs Side B) took place in 1965 AD during Vietnam War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1965 AD
• Date: 1965-01-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Vietnam War
• Side A: Viet Cong
• Commanders (A): Lê Trọng Tấn, Trần Độ
• Commanders (B): Cao Văn Viên, William Westmoreland
• Casualties: approx. US body count: 300 killed VC claim: 134 killed, 290 wounded416 killed, 174 wounded, 233 missing 18 killed
• Outcome: Viet Cong victory
• Coordinates: 11.521°, 106.850°

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