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In the Battle of Hamburger Hill, fought in May 1969 during the Vietnam War, U.S. forces aimed to capture Hill 937 from North Vietnamese troops. Despite achieving their objective after intense fighting and suffering heavy casualties, the strategic value of the hill was questionable, as the U.S. abandoned it shortly after the battle. The engagement highlighted the brutal nature of the war and raised significant questions about U.S. military strategy and its effectiveness in Vietnam. Ultimately, the battle became symbolic of the futility and high cost of the conflict.
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How Many men Killed on Hamburger Hill Vietnam?
According to sources I have consulted, the US and South Vietnam lost 72 men. North Vietnamese losses are unknown as they dragged away their dead whenever possible, but 630 NVA bodies were counted after the battle.
Did the US win the battle at fort McHenry?
yes
How is the battle of san Juan hill important to overall US history?
The Battle of San Juan Hill (July 1, 1898) was the bloodiest and most famous battle of the Spanish-American War
Why was the battle at barren hill so important?
it helped us take bake are capital
What battle in Cuba helped the us defeat Spain?
The battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba helped the U.S. defeat spain.
What is the US name for the battle of Ap Bia?
Hamburger Hill. Officially it is know as the Battle of Hill 937, The soldiers who fought it named it hamburger hill, a joking reference to the Battle of Pork Chop hill fought during the Korean war, because both battles had little to no strategic or tactical value.
Did air force special forces make up the 173rd airborne during hamburger hill?
US Air Force pathfinders, the precursor to combat controllers, were among the ground troops at the Battle of Hamburger Hill.
Did the colonial militia win the Bunker Hill battle?
Actually, the Brits won. The colonists ran out of ammo, forcing us to surrender.
How Many men Killed on Hamburger Hill Vietnam?
According to sources I have consulted, the US and South Vietnam lost 72 men. North Vietnamese losses are unknown as they dragged away their dead whenever possible, but 630 NVA bodies were counted after the battle.
Who won the Vietnam War battle of hamburger?
The US Army's 101st Airborn Division (Ambl).
What provoked Hamburger Hill?
During a series of US/Allied operations to clean out NVA forces in or near the infamous A Shau Valley, in May 1969, five battalions of the 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), plus some ARVN units engaged several battalions of Regular NVA forces atop Ap Bia Mountain (Hill 937). A ten day battle ensued, resulting in approximately 400 US casualties, and the same or more for the communists. SEE: The film, "Hamburger Hill", (1987) starring Dylan McDermott & Steve Weber; The movie (film) was "relatively" historically correct. SEE: "Hamburger Hill", by Samuel Zaffiri (1999); ISBN 0-8914-1706-0
Did the US win the Battle of Midway?
yes:)
Importance of bunker hill battle?
To give us freedom.
Did the US win the battle at fort McHenry?
yes
How is the battle of san Juan hill important to overall US history?
The Battle of San Juan Hill (July 1, 1898) was the bloodiest and most famous battle of the Spanish-American War
What war help us win the revolution?
The battle at Yorktown.
Did the us win the battle when they fought back the Japanese?
Yes
