Battle of Duc Duc

Battle of Duc Duc
Part of the Vietnam War
Date18 July – 4 October 1974
Location
Duc Duc, Quảng Nam Province, South Vietnam
15°45′04″N 108°06′36″E / 15.751°N 108.110°E / 15.751; 108.110
Result North Vietnamese victory
Belligerents
 North Vietnam  South Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
Nguyễn Chơn Gen. Ngô Quang Trưởng
Gen. Nguyễn Duy Hinh
Units involved

36th Regiment
2nd Division

  • 1st Regiment
  • 31st Regiment
  • 38th Regiment

10th Sapper Bn.[1]: 114–5 

Fire support: Military Region 5 572th Artillery, 573th Air-defense Regiment[2]

3rd Infantry Division[1]: 115 

  • 2nd Infantry Regiment
  • 56th Infantry Regiment

14th Ranger Group[1]: 114 

  • 78th Ranger Battalion

12th Ranger Group[1]: 116 

  • 29th (or 21st), 37th, 39th Ranger Bn.
Air support: RVNAF 1st Air Division[1]: 115–6 

The Battle of Duc Duc took place from 18 July to 4 October 1974 in Duc Duc District, Quảng Nam Province. The North Vietnamese made some minor territorial gains and suffered heavy losses, while South Vietnamese forces were severely weakened by the fighting.

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  2. ^ "Nông Sơn-Trung Phước war zone". cadn.com.vn. Retrieved 15 August 2024.