Battle of West Saigon (1968 AD)

Battle of West Saigon (Side A vs Viet Cong) took place in 1968 AD during May Offensive of the Vietnam War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1968 AD
• Date: 1968-05-12
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: May Offensive of the Vietnam War
• Side B: Viet Cong
• Commanders (A): John H. Hay
• Commanders (B): Võ Văn Hoàng
• Casualties: approx. 76 killed, 1 missing 90 killed, 16 missingUS body count 2,600+ killed
• Outcome: Allied military victory
• Coordinates: 10.746°, 106.624°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of West Saigon · Wikidata entry

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