Battle of Cao Bằng (1979 AD)

Battle of Cao Bằng (China vs Vietnam) took place in 1979 AD during Sino-Vietnamese War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1979 AD
• Date: 1979-03-05
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Sino-Vietnamese War
• Side A: China
• Side B: Vietnam
• Commanders (A): Xu Shiyou
• Commanders (B): Đàm Văn Ngụy
• Casualties: approx. Vietnamese claims: 18,000 casualties 157 tanks/APCs destroyedUnknown
• Outcome: Chinese victory
• Coordinates: 22.750°, 106.083°

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