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1. Airmobile Divisions (this includes Air Cavalry concepts) had to be combat tested.
2. The new UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) had to be combat tested, in reference to the above.
3. The new M16 jungle rifle had yet to be tested with regular US Army infantry fighting regular NVA infantry.
4. The US Army had never fought (engaged) the NVA in a conventional battle at battalion level. This battle would test both sides.
5. US Infantrymen at Ia Drang fought the battle while wearing state side issue black leather combat boots and standard issue army fatiques. The new Vietnam jungle boots and rip stop cotten jungle fatiques would be issued afterward.
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∙ 11y agoSearch and Destroy. The idea was the VC that attacked the Special Forces camp at Plei Me had retreated to the area of the Chu Pong Massif. Col. Tim Brown sent Hal Moore and the 1/7th after them thinking there was a good chance the enemy was set-up in the area. The goal was not to occupy or "take" the area. It was to find and kill the enemy. The 1/7 air assaulted into LZ X-Ray and fought one of the most heroic battles of the entire war. Holding off approx. 2,500 enemy, with help from 2/7th and 2/5th. Read We Were Soldiers Once and Young. For an incredibly detailed account of the battle for surrvival!!! at X-Ray and Albany
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How many Vietnamese casualties were there at the battle of Ia Drang?
South Vietnamese troops did not participate in the battle. There were an estimated 1000 NVA(North Vietnamese Army) casualties in the Battle of the Ia Drang ; see related link to additional information .
What effect did the battle La Drang have on American in Vietnam?
Resulted in the permanent establishment of US Army Airmobile Divisions. Ia Drang was the US Army's first official Airmobile Division battle .
In what battle in Vietnam did the u.s. suffer the most kia?
Ia Drang battle in '65; 300 dead GI's in 3 days.
What year did the battle of the Ia Drang in Vietnam take place?
The morning of November 14, 1965, It started with several platoons of American troops landing by helicopter at a clearing located in the Ia Drang River Valley, Vietnam. This was the first of several battles in the area.
What was the first major ground battle between American troops and North Vietnamese regulars?
Ia Drang: See film, "We Were Soldiers..." starring Mel Gibson.
What year was the battle of Ia Drang Valley?
1965.
How was the battle of Ia Drang important to the respective stategies?
WWII validated the "Airborne" divisions (paratroopers) Vietnam validated the "Airmobile" divisions (helicopters); Ia Drang battle in '65.
Did Moore charge up the hill at the battle of Ia Drang?
No
Battle for Ia Drang Valley begins Vietnam?
The Battle of Ia Drang lasted from 14 November through 18 November in 1965 .
How many Vietnamese casualties were there at the battle of Ia Drang?
South Vietnamese troops did not participate in the battle. There were an estimated 1000 NVA(North Vietnamese Army) casualties in the Battle of the Ia Drang ; see related link to additional information .
Pronunciation of Ia Drang?
Ya Drang
What was the worst battle in Vietnam?
Ia Drang...300 dead GI's, in three days.
What does Ia Drang mean in Vietnamese?
Is Drang is "River" Drang in Hmong.
What is the correct pronunciation of Ia Drang?
GI's called it "I" Drang.
Famous battle Vietnam us nov 1965?
Ia Drang and the commencement of Rolling Thunder.
What effect did the battle La Drang have on American in Vietnam?
Resulted in the permanent establishment of US Army Airmobile Divisions. Ia Drang was the US Army's first official Airmobile Division battle .
Battle of la drang?
The Battle of Ia Drang was fought from November 14 to November 18, 1965 between the United States and North Vietnam. The result of the battle was inconclusive, with both sides claiming victory.
