Siege of Plei Me 1965
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 October 1965 – 25 October 1965 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1965 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Vietnam | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Vietnam War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 13.6167, 107.9175 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Plei Me (Vietnamese: Trận bao vây Plei Me; 19–25 October 1965) was the beginning phase of the first major confrontation between soldiers of the North Vietnamese People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) and the U.S. Army, represented by 12 soldiers of the 5th Special Forces Group, during the Vietnam War. The lifting of the siege by South Vietnamese forces and American air power was followed by the pursuit of the retreating North Vietnamese from 28 October until 12 November, setting the stage for the Battle of Ia Drang.
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