Nov 17,1965: 155 American soldiers killed in Vietnamese Ambush.

[Eland76]

I think a problem with the war in Vietnam was incidents like this happening because the men patrolling the bush were conscripts rotated out on a regular basis. Just when the US troops were figuring out how to fight the VC/NVA, they would be sent home and fresh-faced oakes sent to replace them. Accordingly, the tactical competence of the men suffered - resulting in serious losses.

Add that to the fact that Washington treated the Vietnam War as a political war rather than a military one, and their COIN effort was doomed.

 

[Gregor Clegane]

Lt General Hal Moore who commanded troops at LZ X Ray passed away last month.
RIP.

 

[axisofevil]

I got to give it up to the Viets....they could always take a licking but still give it right back....


Tough SOB's!

 

[Vengeful One]

Lt General Hal Moore who commanded troops at LZ X Ray passed away last month.
RIP.

That guy was a legend.