NSDAR, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is partnering with the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration in a nine-year effort to honor those who served during the Vietnam War. Here is todays Viet Nam war minute; November 3, 1967 Battle of Dak To and Hill 875 The 1st People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) Division attacked allied outposts around Dak To in the Central Highlands. Elements of the 4th Infantry Division and the 173rd Airborne Brigade helped South Vietnamese troops repulse the thrust. As the enemy withdrew from the area elements of the 173rd Airborne Brigade followed in pursuit, resulting in a well- planned enemy ambush of U.S. troops on Hill 875. Losses in the 173rd Brigade were steep, nearly 160 killed, although American troops did finally take the hill after several days of bitter fighting.
Posted on: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 19:45:59 +0000
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