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Ia Drang Valley
The Ia Drang Valley is a valley located in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. On November 14, 1965, 450 American soldiers of the 1st Air Cavalry Division were airlifted by helicopter to this valley with the intention of locating and eliminating North Vietnamese forces. These American soldiers were immediately surrounded by over 3,000 soldiers of the Peoples Army of Vietnam. During this three day engagment, 79 American soldiers and over 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers were killed.
See also: Vietnam War, We Were Soldiers, Battle of Ia Drang Valley
Last updated: 11-08-2004 00:28:04