The Battle of Ia Drang was fought from November 14 to November 18, 1965 between the United States and North Vietnam. The result of the battle was inconclusive, with both sides claiming victory.
The Battle of Ia Drang lasted from 14 November through 18 November in 1965 .
GI's called it "I" Drang.
Ia Drang...300 dead GI's, in three days.
It was the first time American soldiers battled the the North Vietnamese soldiers in a large battle . The use of the airborne (helicopters) were also tested . Ia Drang cost the Americans a heavy toll along with the enemy giving way to war of atrrition , and "body counts" that gauged a units sucess . Both sides claimed a victory .
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Resulted in the permanent establishment of US Army Airmobile Divisions. Ia Drang was the US Army's first official Airmobile Division battle .
The new experimental "air cavalry" was looking for a fight; the NVA accepted the challenge.
1965.
WWII validated the "Airborne" divisions (paratroopers) Vietnam validated the "Airmobile" divisions (helicopters); Ia Drang battle in '65.
The US Army's experimental "Airmobile" Division was deployed to the Ia Drang to destroy communist units in that region. NVA regular units were stationed there, and two battalions of US Army regulars engaged them for 3 days.
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The Battle of Ia Drang lasted from 14 November through 18 November in 1965 .
South Vietnamese troops did not participate in the battle. There were an estimated 1000 NVA(North Vietnamese Army) casualties in the Battle of the Ia Drang ; see related link to additional information .
GI's called it "I" Drang.
Ia Drang...300 dead GI's, in three days.