Battle of Thượng Đức (1974 AD)

Battle of Thượng Đức took place in 1974 AD during the Vietnam War.

Battle facts

Year: 1974 AD
Date: 1974-11-11
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: the Vietnam War
Commanders (A): Hoàng Đan, Lê Công Phê
Commanders (B): Ngô Quang Trưởng, Nguyễn Duy Hinh
Casualties: approx. North Vietnam claims: 921 dead and 2,000+ wounded South Vietnam claims: 2,000+ dead and 5,000+ wounded500+ dead and nearly 2,000 wounded (Airborne Division only) North Vietnam claims: 5,000 killed or captured
Outcome: See aftermath
Coordinates: 15.852°, 107.948°