Operation Speedy Express (1968 AD)

Operation Speedy Express (Side A vs Viet Cong) took place in 1968 AD during Vietnam War.

Battle facts

Year: 1968 AD
Date: 1968-12-01
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Vietnam War
Side B: Viet Cong
Commanders (A): MG Julian Ewell
Commanders (B): Unknown
Casualties: approx. 242 killedU.S. claimed body count: 10,889 killed 688 individual and 60 crew-served weapons recovered Department of Defense Internal Report and others: 5,000 to 7,000 civilian casualties Viet Cong report: 3,000
Outcome: U.S. claims operational success VC claims U.S. operational failure
Coordinates: 10.040°, 105.800°