The Battle of Ia Drang lasted from 14 November through 18 November in 1965 .
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.
WWII validated the "Airborne" divisions (paratroopers) Vietnam validated the "Airmobile" divisions (helicopters); Ia Drang battle in '65.
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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 .
Ia Drang valley.
Ya Drang
Ia Drang...300 dead GI's, in three days.
Is Drang is "River" Drang in Hmong.
GI's called it "I" Drang.
Ia Drang and the commencement of Rolling Thunder.
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