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According to the newsmedia at the time, approximately 32,000 US troops were involved, driving no further than 21 miles into Cambodia, and staying no longer than 60 days. Primary invading US units were: 1st Air Cav Division, 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment), and elements of the 3rd Brigade 9th Infantry Division (2/47th Mechanized Infantry Battalion), and the 25th Infantry Division (2/34th Armor). See "INTO CAMBODIA (1970)" and "INTO Laos (1971)", by K. W. Nolan (Presidio Press).
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