11/15/2023 0 Comments Company of heroes: a forgotten medal of honor and bravo company's war in vietnamIa Drang comprised two main engagements, centered on two helicopter landing zones (LZs), the first known as LZ X-Ray, followed by LZ Albany, farther north in the Ia Drang Valley. Ia Drang set the blueprint for the Vietnam War with the Americans relying on air mobility, artillery fire and close air support, while the PAVN neutralized that firepower by quickly engaging American forces at very close range. It is notable for being the first large scale helicopter air assault and also the first use of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers in a tactical support role. The Battle of Ia Drang ( Vietnamese: Trận Ia Đrăng, in English / ˈ iː ə d r æ ŋ/) was the first major battle between the United States Army and the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN), as part of the Pleiku Campaign conducted early in the Vietnam War, at the eastern foot of the Chu Pong Massif in the central highlands of Vietnam, in 1965. PAVN report: 554 killed and 669 wounded (~49% of troop strength) South Vietnam 132 killed, 248 wounded, and 18 missing United States: 237 killed, 258 wounded, and 4 missing (~50% of troop strength) Separate 12.7 mm anti-aircraft gun and mortar units cavalry troops and ~900 ARVN troops Įlements of multiple aircraft and helicopter support units flew 740 CAS sorties, along with 5 B-52 missions with 96 sorties Two batteries of artillery (included 24 M2 howitzers) ģAC Fleet/SAC South Vietnam Two battalions.Robert McDade, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Knowles 1st Air Cavalry Division Fwd CP : 210
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