Battle of Mang Yang Pass

The Battle of Mang Yang Pass (also known as the Battle of An Khê or the Battle of Đắk Pơ) was one of the last battles of the First Indochina War which took place on 24 June 1954. The battle was one of the bloodiest defeats of the French Union forces, along with the battle of Dien Bien Phu shortly beforehand.

Battle of Mang Yang Pass
Part of the First Indochina War

Aerial view of the ambushed French GM100 column near An Khê
Date24–29 June 1954
Location
Mang Yang, Vietnam
14°0′0.000″N 108°15′0.000″E
Result Việt Minh victory
Belligerents

French Union

 Việt Minh
Commanders and leaders
Pierre Chasse Nguyễn Minh Châu
Strength
3,500 troops 2 battalions
2 weapon companies of 96th Regiment
700 troops
Casualties and losses
At least:
500 killed
600 wounded
800 captured		 At least:
100 killed
200 wounded
Location within Vietnam
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