Is Drang is "River" Drang in Hmong.
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 .
The pronunciation of "Ia Drang" is "Yah Draang." In Vietnamese, the letter "I" is pronounced as "Y" and the "a" sound is similar to the "ah" in "father." The emphasis is on the second syllable, "Draang," with a slight rising tone on the "a."
GI's called it "I" Drang.
Ia Drang: See film, "We Were Soldiers..." starring Mel Gibson.
1965.
WWII validated the "Airborne" divisions (paratroopers) Vietnam validated the "Airmobile" divisions (helicopters); Ia Drang battle in '65.
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The Battle of Ia Drang lasted from 14 November through 18 November in 1965 .
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
Ia Drang...300 dead GI's, in three days.
Ia Drang valley.
Ia Drang and the commencement of Rolling Thunder.