Operation Masher (1966 AD)

Operation Masher (Side A vs Viet Cong) took place in 1966 AD during Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase II.

Battle facts

Year: 1966 AD
Date: 1966-03-06
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase II
Side B: Viet Cong
Commanders (A): Harry Kinnard, Hal Moore, Elvy B. Roberts, William R. Lynch
Commanders (B): Giáp Văn Cương
Casualties: approx. 288 killed 990 wounded 10 killed 40 wounded 119 killed PAVN claim: 2,000+ killed, wounded or captured:chapter 4US body count: 2,150 killed 1,746 estimated killed 300–600 captured 500 defected 254 weapons recovered
Outcome: Allied operational success PAVN/VC claim they evaded operation
Coordinates: 14.433°, 109.017°