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Battle for Ia Drang Valley begins Vietnam?
The Battle of Ia Drang lasted from 14 November through 18 November in 1965 .
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.
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
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 .
Where was the first major combat in Vietnam with United States troops?
Ia Drang valley.
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.
Where is the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam?
Central Highlands. 13 degrees 34'4.6"N 107 degrees 42'50.4"E Slightly North of the base of the Chu Pong Massif. Go to rjsmith.com?ia-drang-1-nf.html
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 .
