Operation Cocoa Beach

Operation Cocoa Beach
Part of Vietnam War
Date3–8 March 1966
Location11°11′42″N 106°37′01″E / 11.195°N 106.617°E / 11.195; 106.617
Result US claims victory
Belligerents
 United States Viet Cong
Commanders and leaders
Col. William Brodbeck unknown
Units involved
3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division 272nd Regiment
Casualties and losses
15 killed US body count: 199 killed

Operation Cocoa Beach was a US Army operation that took place along Highway 13 near Lai Khê, lasting from 3 to 8 March 1966.