Attack on Camp Holloway

February 7, 1965 · Battle site

Result Viet Cong victory United States launched Operation Flaming Dart in retaliation.

Viet Cong fighters attacked a US Army helicopter base near Pleiku in the Central Highlands, killing American personnel and destroying aircraft. The attack led the US to launch retaliatory air strikes.

North Vietnam and allies

South Vietnam and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
300
Strength
400
Killed
7
Wounded
104
Aircraft lost
c. 10