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The First Cavalry Division arrived in Vietnam in the fall of 1965 in the central highlands as the world's first "Airmobile" Division. They used the traditional cavalry rapid attack tactics but with helicopters instead of horses.
After working to block communist infiltatation in the the central highlands through 1966-67, they were moved up to the northernmost provinces of South Vietnam in January, 1968. There they assisted in the liberation of the occupied city of Hue during the February '68 TET offensive, then on to Khe Sanh to stop the beseiged Marines there in April '68. By the end of 1968, they were moved along the Cambodia border to block incursion routes to Saigon there. That included operations that crossed the border into Cambodia to destroy North Vietnamese supply points at the south end of the Ho Chi Minh trail.
The Cav left Vietnam by brigades 1971-73, and was reassigned to Fort Hood, Texas.
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Was Vietnam's division a result of the Vietnam War?
It was the result of the 1st Indochina War, aka French Indochina War (1946-1954).
What was the French connection to Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
The French had fought there from 1946 to 1954; 1st Indochina War or French Indochina War.
When did Vietnam originate?
The 20th century Vietnam originated in 1954 as North & South VN; from the 1st Indochina War/aka French Indochina War. The Vietnam of the 21st century originated in 1975; from the 2nd Indochina War/aka American Vietnam War (or US Vietnam War).
What occurred in Vietnam between 1946 and 1954?
The 1st IndoChina War, also called the "French Indo-China War", or the "French Vietnam War."
Was rubber a major cause of Vietnam war?
Natural rubber from the numerous rubber trees in Vietnam certainly may have been a factor in the French Indochina War (also called the 1st Indochina War) 1946-1954. But it had nothing to do with the American Vietnam War (1955-1975).
Who used the dragoon pistol carbine in the civil war?
The 1st us calvary also know as the 1st us dragoons
How many Vietnam wars were there?
Two: 1st Indochina War (French Indochina War) & 2nd Indochina War (America's Vietnam War).
Was Vietnam's division a result of the Vietnam War?
It was the result of the 1st Indochina War, aka French Indochina War (1946-1954).
What was the name given to the 1st US Volunteer Calvary that fought in the Spanish-American War?
The Rough Riders
US Vietnam war?
The French Vietnam War was 1946-1954 (also known as the 1st Indochina War). The US Vietnam War was 1961-1973 (also known as the 2nd Indochina War).
What is the name of the first Vietnam War?
French Indochina War or 1st Indochina War.
What was the French connection to Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
The French had fought there from 1946 to 1954; 1st Indochina War or French Indochina War.
When did Vietnam originate?
The 20th century Vietnam originated in 1954 as North & South VN; from the 1st Indochina War/aka French Indochina War. The Vietnam of the 21st century originated in 1975; from the 2nd Indochina War/aka American Vietnam War (or US Vietnam War).
First conflict to the Vietnam war?
The French fought the 1st Indochina War (1946-1954). (Also known as the French-Vietnam War). The US fought the 2nd Indochina War (1961-1973). (Also known as the US-Vietnam War)
What was the name of the battle between France and Vietnam?
French Indochina War (or the 1st Indochina War).
Who was the prisdent of the US during the Vietnam?
The Presidents who served during the Vietnam War are usually Eisenhower to Ford.
How did Vietnam become a nation?
French Indochina War, aka 1st Indochina War (1946-1954).
