Battle of Xuan Loc
Historical Overview
The Battle of Xuân Lộc was the last major battle of the Vietnam War that took place at Xuân Lộc, Biên Hòa Province. Over a period of 12 days between 9 and 21 April 1975, the outnumbered South Vietnamese attempted to stop the North Vietnamese forces from overrunning the town and breaking through towards South Vietnam's capital, Saigon. The Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) committed almost all their remaining mobile forces, especially the 18th Division, under Brigadier general Lê Minh Đảo, to the defence of the strategic crossroads town of Xuân Lộc, hoping to stall the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) advance. The battle ended when the town of Xuân Lộc was captured by the PAVN 4th Army Corps led by Major general Hoàng Cầm.
Quick Facts
N. Vietnam (PAVN)
- Commander: Hoàng Cầm
- Strength: 40.000 Mann
- Casualties: 2000
S. Vietnam (ARVN)
- Commander: Lê Minh Đảo
- Strength: 12.000 Mann
- Casualties: 2000
Strategic Context
Last bulwark for the defense of Saigon.
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Historical Locations
Exact location not recorded in historical records


