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Battle of Ia Drang

November 14–18, 1965 · Battle of Ia Drang

Part of Vietnam War

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Battle of Ia Drang

The first major battle between the US Army and the North Vietnamese army, at landing zones X-Ray and Albany.

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South Vietnam and allies

Richard T. Knowles military commander Hal Moore military commander

North Vietnam and allies

Nguyễn Hữu An military commander