Military & Warfare

First American Helicopter Assault in Vietnam

Operation Chopper marked the inaugural American helicopter assault in the Vietnam War. Conducted by the U.S. Army, it targeted the Viet Cong-controlled village of Ap Bac, located in the Mekong Delta. The operation involved about 1,000 U.S. troops and was supported by helicopters from the 1st Aviation Brigade. The primary objective was to capture a Viet Cong battalion and demonstrate the effectiveness of air mobility, setting a precedent for future engagements in the conflict.

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