Battle of Duc Lap
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The Battle of Duc Lap took place during the Vietnam War where North Vietnamese forces attempted to overrun the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) Duc Lap Camp between 24 and 27 August 1968.
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Battle of Duc Lap | |||||||
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Part of the Vietnam War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
South Vietnam United States | North Vietnam | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
General Trương Quang Ân General William R. Peers Colonel Herbert J. McChrystal | General Chu Huy Mân[1]: 640 | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
45th Regiment CIDG 5th Special Forces Group |
66th Regiment 20th Sapper Battalion | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
107 killed 7 killed | US/ARVN body count: 700+ killed |
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