Battle of Duc Lap

Battle of Duc Lap
Part of the Vietnam War
Date24–27 August 1968
Location
Result ARVN/U.S. victory
Belligerents
 South Vietnam
 United States
Vietnam North Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
South Vietnam Gen. Trương Quang Ân
United States Gen. William R. Peers
Col. Herbert J. McChrystal
Vietnam Gen. Chu Huy Mân[1]: 641 
Units involved
South Vietnam 45th Regiment
CIDG
United States 5th Special Forces Group
66th Regiment
20th Sapper Battalion
Casualties and losses
South Vietnam 107 killed
United States 7 killed
US/ARVN body count: 700+ killed

The Battle of Duc Lap took place during the Vietnam War where North Vietnamese forces attempted to overrun the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) Duc Lap Camp between 24 and 27 August 1968.

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