Historical Events tagged with "Viet Cong"
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Operation Piranha on Batangan Peninsula Initiated
In a strategic move following Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces launched Operation Piranha on the Batangan Peninsula. This military operation aimed to combat Viet Cong insurgents in the region, utilizing combined arms tactics to root out enemy forces. The operation involved a series of coordinated assaults on key enemy positions, reflecting the escalating U.S. military involvement and commitment to South Vietnam at that time.
Continue ReadingArrival of 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam
The first 4,000 paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division landed at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, marking a significant escalation in U.S. military involvement in the region. This deployment was part of a broader strategy to increase American troop presence in Vietnam and support the government in combating the Viet Cong insurgency. The arrival set the stage for further expansion of military operations and intensified the conflict.
Continue ReadingIncrease of U.S. Military Advisers in Vietnam
Five thousand additional American military advisers were sent to South Vietnam, raising the total number of U.S. forces to 21,000. This escalation was part of the United States' commitment to support the South Vietnamese government against the communist forces during the escalating conflict in Vietnam. The increase marked a pivotal moment in U.S. involvement in the region as tensions grew amidst the Cold War and the fight against the spread of communism.
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