Battle of Long Tan (1966 AD)

Battle of Long Tan (Side A vs Viet Cong) took place in 1966 AD during Vietnam War.

Battle facts

Year: 1966 AD
Date: 1966-08-18
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Vietnam War
Side B: Viet Cong
Commanders (A): Harry Smith, Oliver David Jackson
Commanders (B): Nguyễn Thanh Hồng, Nguyễn Thới Bưng, Bui Quang Chanh
Casualties: approx. 18 killed and 24 woundedInitial Australian claim: 245 killed 350 wounded 3 captured VC/PAVN sources: 47 killed, 100 wounded
Outcome: See aftermath
Coordinates: 10.554°, 107.259°