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Operation Lam Son 719

1971 • Savannakhet Offensive

Historical Overview

South Vietnamese invasion of Laos against Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Quick Facts

Outcome:N. Vietnam victory.

N. Vietnam (PAVN)

  • Commander: Lê Trọng Tấn
  • Strength: 60.000 Mann
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

S. Vietnam (ARVN)

  • Commander: Hoàng Xuân Lãm
  • Strength: 20.000 Mann
  • Casualties: 9000

Strategic Context

Testing the "Vietnamization" of the war.

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