Английская Википедия:Duc Lap Camp

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Duc Lap Camp (also known as Duc Lap Special Forces Camp or Hill 722) is a former U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base southwest of Buôn Ma Thuột in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

History

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Attack on Duc Lap Special Forces Camp, 24-25 August 1968

The 5th Special Forces Group Detachment A-239[1] first established a base here in October 1966. The base was located 67 km southwest of Buôn Ma Thuột and approximately 14 km from the Cambodian border.[2]

In August 1968, the base was manned by Special Forces, three members of the 403rd Radio Research Special Operations Detachment, 11 ARVN special forces and over 600 CIDG troops.[3]

From 23–25 August 1968 the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) 95C Regiment attempted to overrun the base.[4][5] The assault was defeated at a cost of six U.S., one ARVN, 37 CIDG, 20 civilians and over 303 PAVN killed.

The 20th Special Operations Squadron used Duc Lap as a forward base for operations into Cambodia.[5]Шаблон:Rp

In October 1969 the PAVN again besieged Duc Lap and Bu Prang Camp, with the siege only being broken by the ARVN in December.[4]Шаблон:Rp

In December 1970 the base was transferred to the Vietnamese Rangers.

Current use

The base has reverted to jungle.

References

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