Battle of Long Tan (1966)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1966
• Date: 18 August 1966
• 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: 18 killed and 24 wounded (side A), Initial Australian claim: 245 killed 350 wounded 3 captured VC/PAVN sources: 47 killed, 100 wounded (Viet Cong)
• Outcome: See aftermath
• Coordinates: 10.554°, 107.259°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Long Tan · Wikidata entry