Battle of Hue (1968 AD)

Battle of Hue took place in 1968 AD during Vietnam War.

Battle facts

Year: 1968 AD
Date: 1968-03-02
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Vietnam War
Commanders (A): Ngô Quang Trưởng, Stanley S. Hughes, Foster LaHue, John J. Tolson
Commanders (B): Trần Văn Quang,   ,    Nam Long,   
Casualties: approx. From 30/1 until 28/2 ARVN: 458 killed 1,000+ wounded U.S.: 216 killed 1,368 wounded Total: 674 killed 2,368+ woundedPAVN figures: Source 1: About 2,400 killed and 3,000 wounded (from 30/1 until 28/3) Source 2: A PAVN document captured by the ARVN stated that 1,042 troops had been killed in the city proper and that
Outcome: Sustained damage to the Hue city and ancient imperial city of Hue
Coordinates: 16.468°, 107.580°