✦ History

Part of Vietnam War

First Battle of Quảng Trị

March 30 – May 1, 1972 · Quảng Trị

Result North Vietnamese victory

North Vietnamese forces captured Quang Tri Province in the early stage of the Easter Offensive, a big victory for the North.

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North Vietnam and allies

South Vietnam and allies

North Vietnam
South Vietnam
United States
Le Quang Dao military commander Lê Trọng Tấn military commander
Hoang Xuan Lam military commander

Strength and losses

Strength
45,000
Guns lost
140
Vehicles lost
1,870

Units

308th Infantry Division (Vietnam) 324th Division (Vietnam) PAVN 304th Division
I Corps (South Vietnam) 3rd Division (South Vietnam) Republic of Vietnam Marine Division 20th Tank Regiment (South Vietnam) Vietnamese Rangers Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company US Seventh Fleet off Vietnam Seventh Air Force