Author : Source Wikipedia
Publisher : University-Press.org
ISBN 13 : 9781230604572
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (45 download)
Book Synopsis Quang Tri Province by : Source Wikipedia
Download or read book Quang Tri Province written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 27. Chapters: Battle of Khe Sanh, Battle of Lang Vei, Qu ng Tr Province, Nh Qu nh, Battle of Quang Tri, First Battle of Qu ng Tr, 17th parallel north, Mai Xa, Gio Mai, Vinh Moc tunnels, Battle of July Two, Le T n L c, Quang Tri Airport, Second Battle of Qu ng Tr, Lao Bao Prison, Hien Luong Bridge, Xom R c. Excerpt: The Battle of Khe Sanh was conducted in northwestern Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam), between 21 January and 8 April 1968 during the Vietnam War. The combatants were elements of the United States (U.S.) III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF), elements of the South Vietnamese Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) and two to three division-size elements of the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN). The American command in South Vietnam gave the defense of the base the nickname (Operation Scotland). The American command in Saigon initially believed that combat operations around Khe Sanh during the summer of 1967 were just part of a series of minor North Vietnamese offensives in the border regions. That appraisal was altered when it was discovered that PAVN was moving major forces into the area during the fall and winter. A build-up of Marine forces took place and actions around Khe Sanh commenced when the Marine base was isolated. During a series of desperate actions that lasted 77 days, Khe Sanh Combat Base (KSCB) and the hilltop outposts around it were under constant North Vietnamese ground, artillery, mortar, and rocket attacks. During the battle a massive aerial bombardment campaign (Operation Niagara) was launched by the U.S. Air Force to support the Marine base. This campaign used the latest technological advances in order to locate PAVN forces for targeting. The logistical effort to support KSCB, once it was isolated overland, demanded the implementation of other...