Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord (1970 AD)

Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord took place in 1970 AD during Vietnam War.

Battle facts

Year: 1970 AD
Date: 1970-07-23
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Vietnam War
Commanders (A): 324B Division:, Chu Phương Đới, 803rd Regiment:, Vũ Thế Đào, 29th Regiment:
Commanders (B): Col. Ben Harrison, Lt. Col. Andre Lucas
Casualties: approx. U.S. claim: 422 killed 6 captured75 killed 8 aircraft destroyed
Outcome: see Aftermath
Coordinates: 16.446°, 107.191°