Battle of Ba Gia (1965 AD)

Battle of Ba Gia (Side A vs Viet Cong) took place in 1965 AD during Vietnam War.

Battle facts

Year: 1965 AD
Date: 1965-01-01
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Vietnam War
Side B: Viet Cong
Commanders (A): Nguyễn Chánh Thi, Nguyễn Thọ Lập
Commanders (B): Chu Huy Mân, Lê Hữu Trữ
Casualties: approx. 107 killed 367 captured or missing VC claim: 1,350 killed or wounded 360 captured 467 surrender 18 helicopters destroyed84 killed 24 weapons recovered
Outcome: Viet Cong victory
Coordinates: 15.173°, 108.667°