All Battles

Operation Linebacker II

1972 • Hanoi Luftkrieg

Historical Overview

"Christmas Bombing"; massive air war against Hanoi.

Quick Facts

Outcome:US victory (Strat.).

USA (7th Cavalry)

  • Commander: Bennie L. Davis
  • Strength: 200 B-52 Bomber
  • Casualties: 75

N. Vietnam (PAVN)

  • Commander: unbekannt
  • Strength: Flak-Regimenter
  • Casualties: 1600

Strategic Context

Forcing North Vietnam back to the negotiating table.

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