Battle of Lang Vei (1968 AD)

Battle of Lang Vei (North Vietnam vs 25px Laos) took place in 1968 AD during Vietnam War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1968 AD
• Date: 1968-02-07
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Vietnam War
• Side A: North Vietnam
• Side B: 25px Laos
• Commanders (A): Le Cong Phe
• Commanders (B): Frank C. Willoughby
• Casualties: approx. 90 killed 7 tanks destroyed or damaged200+ killed/missing 119 captured 7 killed 3 captured 25px 42 killed 100+ captured
• Outcome: North Vietnamese victory
• Coordinates: 16.610°, 106.696°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Lang Vei · Wikidata entry

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