Operation Allen Brook

Operation Allen Brook
Part of Vietnam War

2/7 Marines in action on 7 May 1968
Date4 May – 24 August 1968
Location15°51′N 108°12′E / 15.85°N 108.2°E / 15.85; 108.2
Result US victory[1]
PAVN/VC forces driven from Go Noi Island and "Dodge City"
Belligerents
 United States Viet Cong
 North Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
United States Donn J. Robertson North Vietnam Vương Thừa Vũ
Units involved

1st Marine Division

5th Marine Division

Vietnam 308th Division

  • 36th Regiment
R-20 Battalion
V-25 Battalion
T-3 Sapper Battalion
Casualties and losses
172 killed US body count: 917 killed
11 captured

Operation Allen Brook was a US Marine Corps operation that took place south of Da Nang, lasting from 4 May to 24 August 1968.

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