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Battle of Ia Drang concludes

The Battle of Ia Drang, fought between U.S. Army units (notably the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)) and North Vietnamese forces, ended on November 18, 1965 after four days of intense combat around LZ X-Ray and LZ Albany.

Battle of Ia Drang concludes

As the first large-scale airmobile engagement, Ia Drang shaped U.S. tactics, produced heavy casualties on both sides, and became a pivotal early indicator of the scale and ferocity of ground combat in the Vietnam War.

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