Battle of Tam Kỳ

The Battle of Tam Kỳ took place during the Vietnam War from 3–6 March 1968. After a night-time rocket attack on their base camp by the People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) 3rd Regiment, 3rd Division. The 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment and Company A, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment engaged the PAVN killing 436.

Battle of Tam Ky
Part of the Vietnam War

M113s clear the way for infantry
Date3–6 March 1968
Location
near Tam Kỳ Base Camp, South Vietnam
10.2364°N 106.374°E / 10.2364; 106.374
Result US victory
Belligerents
 United States Viet Cong
Commanders and leaders
Walter C. Cousland
Units involved
1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment
3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment
3rd Regiment, 3rd Division
Casualties and losses
US body count: 436 killed
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