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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