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Dec 1 – May 11, 1969: Operation Speedy Express [8]: 84 [24] 9th Infantry Division and ARVN 7th Division operation to prevent VC units from interfering with pacification efforts, interdict lines of communication and deny them the use of base areas: Kien Hoa and Vĩnh Bình Provinces: 10,889: 40 Dec 3 – Feb 17 1969: Operation Goodwood [5] [25]
Date Duration Operation Name Unit(s) – Description Location VC–PAVN KIA (US Sources) Allied KIA(US Sources) Jan 1 – Mar 31: Operation Skysweep [1]: 1st Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment clear and search operation
The inauguration of Richard Nixon in January led to a reevaluation of the U.S. role in the war. U.S. forces peaked at 543,000 in April. U.S. military strategy remained relatively unchanged from the offensive strategy of 1968 until the Battle of Hamburger Hill in May which led to a change a more reactive approach.
The Vietnam War (1955-1975) confronted the US Army with a variety of challenges, both in the military context and at home. In the dense jungles of Vietnam, soldiers faced an invisible enemy using guerrilla tactics, while the difficult terrain, tropical diseases and the constant threat of ambushes strained the morale and effectiveness of the troops.
18th Military Police Brigade; 44th Medical Brigade; 173rd Airborne Brigade; 196th Infantry Brigade; 198th Infantry Brigade; 199th Infantry Brigade; 18th Engineer Brigade (combat) 20th Engineer Brigade; 223rd Aviation Brigade
Other units stationed at Phước Vĩnh included: 5th Special Forces Group Detachment A-412 [2]: 245 11th Aviation Company (July 1965-April 1971) [2]: 121 6th Battalion, 27th Artillery (November 1965-June 1966, January 1968) [2]: 102 31st Engineer Battalion (July 1968-mid 1971) 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry. Headquarters Troop [3]: 249
The year 1968 saw major developments in the Vietnam War.The military operations started with an attack on a US base by the North Vietnamese People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) and the Viet Cong (VC) on January 1, ending a truce declared by the Pope and agreed upon by all sides.
Army base: Site information; Operator: Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) United States Army (U.S. Army) Condition: Abandoned: Site history; Built: January 1968 () In use: January 1968-1972 () Battles/wars: Vietnam War: Garrison information; Garrison: 1st Cavalry Division 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division 101st Airborne Division: Airfield ...