Battle of Kompong Speu 1970
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 12 June 1970 – 16 June 1970 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1970 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Cambodia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Vietnam War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 11.2600, 104.3200 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kompong Speu began on June 12, 1970, when the combined forces of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) and the Khmer National Armed Forces (FANK) fought to recapture the provincial capital of Kampong Speu. The town was captured by People's Army of Vietnam forces on 13 June but was retaken by ARVN/FANK forces on 16 June.
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