Battle of Kontum (1972 AD)

Battle of Kontum (Side A vs North Vietnam) took place in 1972 AD during Vietnam War.

Battle facts

Year: 1972 AD
Date: 1972-06-09
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Vietnam War
Side B: North Vietnam
Commanders (A): Ngô Du (replaced by Nguyễn Văn Toàn),     (replaced by Lý Tòng Bá), John Paul Vann,     John G. Hill Jr.
Commanders (B): Hoàng Minh Thảo, Nguyễn Mạnh Quân
Casualties: approx. In this battle: 1000+ 15 M-41 destroyedIn this battle: ~4000 killed 24 T-54 and Type 59 tanks destroyed
Outcome: South Vietnamese and U.S. victory
Coordinates: 14.356°, 108.008°