One of his platoons was quickly cut off by the enemy. Credits courtesy of the united states military academy department of history. Ia drang valley lz xray historical map addon mod db. We were soldiers 2002, war film based on moore and galloways book. From simple map graphics to detailed satellite maps. Steam workshop ia drang valley, gia lai, vietnam map. This region is well known for the battle of ia drang, including the famously known battle of lz xray and th. Home the nco leadership center of excellence effects of weather and terrain during the battle of the ia drang valley, vietnam. The battle of ia drang was an engagement of the vietnam war. Learn about the battle including the planning, combat and. The battle at lz xray was documented in the cbs special report battle of ia drang valley by morley safer and the. First major battle of the vietnam war the most fierce battle of the war forces were three battalions of the us and bombers 1st and 2nd of the 7th calvary unit and the 2nd of the 5th calvary unit forces of the vietnam 5 infantry battalions 1st battalion, 33rd pavn regiment 7th, 8th and 9th battalions.
This battle was one of the bloodiest of the war in terms of both enemy and american casualties. The battle of ia drang was the first major battle between the united states army and the peoples army of vietnam pavn, also referred to as the north vietnamese army nva, and was part of the pleiku campaign conducted early in the vietnam war. Its preferable to play with 100 bots that are mostly nva like 2. With lz xray defended against the nva, take the fight back to enemy and get a taste of revenge for your fallen comrades.
From november 1418, 1965, soldiers from the first cavalry division fought in the battle of the ia drang valley in vietnam. The first major battle of vietnam we were soldiers once. It also represented a major turning point for the american effort as well as for the strategy of the peoples army of vietnam pavn. But the battles true toll would prove to be the hubris it bred in u.
The first major american direct fire conflict took place in november of 1965 in the ia drang valley. Nov 12, 2015 by the time the battle of ia drang ended three days later, more than 200 u. The text is very well supported by maps, battle diagrams, illustrations and period photographs. Map ia drang valley, pleiku, mike force, vietnam war. The ia drang valley is a valley located about 32 miles south west of pleiku in the central highlands of vietnam. This title is highly illustrated account of the ia drang campaign of 1965, a key. By james burbeck in the late morning of november 14, 1965, several platoons of american troops landed by helicopter at a clearing located in the ia drang river valley, vietnam. This custom map for battlefield vietnam takes place in the ia drang valley in 1965. This page shows the location of ia drang valley, gia lai province, vietnam on a detailed satellite map. The significance of the battle of ia drang vietnam war books. Planing to drop small campaign 56 missions for men of war vietnam, called tour of duty.
The battle at landing zone lz albany fought between the 2nd battalion, 7th cavalry of the u. Search for a map by country, region, area code or postal address. Map of the ia drang valley with fire support bases marked. Historys first large scale deployment of light infantry forces by helicopter occurred here, and this battle is where the first use of b52 strategic bombers in a tactical support role was made. This is a portion of tactical pilotage chart tpc k10a showing the. Command center, hal moore had noticed on the tactical map a large north vietnamese base near the ia drang valley. Vietnam topographic maps perrycastaneda map collection ut. Feb 8, 2020 explore brthoroughmans board battle of ia drang us army 1st air cav. This lesson plan calls for an examination of the events surrounding the battle of the ia drang valley in the republic of vietnam south vietnam in november of 1965. One of the most significant battles of the vietnam war, the 1416 november 1965 battle in the ia drang valley in south vietnams central highlands between the u. Vnsuia drang valley wipfeedback tripwire interactive forums. Will you invade vietnam as an american soldier, or fight alongside the guerrilla fighters of the viet cong. National archives the battle of ia drang valley national security council. The assault by the nva was devastating, with a much larger force the vc attacked a small, 270 metre perimetre surrounding the 7th cavalry position.
Bagby sent this letter home to his parents in winchester, virginia, after the battle of the ia drang valley. The battle for the ia drang valley in 1965 was the first confrontation between the united states army and the peoples army of vietnam. This 15km x 15km map is of the ia drang valley located in the central highlands of vietnam. The 1st battalion, 7th cavalry airmobile arrived in ia drang valley with a 450 man unit and initiated contact with a much larger viet cong force hidden in mountainous areas surrounding the valley. Battles at landing zone xray and albany greg shedd ms2500 2. This film is about the first cavalry division in vietnam. Fought between november 14th and 18th of 1965, around the hills surrounding the valley of ia drang, on the central highlands of south vietnam. The battle of ia drang was the first major engagement between the united states and north vietnam. The short film the battle of ia drang valley 1965 is available for free download at the internet archive we were. Since the battle of ia drang has a two part engagements. Captain ramon tony nadal, 29, commanded alpha company. The short film the battle of ia drang valley 1965 is available for free download at the internet archive. The battle of ia drang valley was the first major battle between the united states army and the peoples army of vietnam pavn. Over the next few hours they were followed by more.
The battle of ia drang was fought november 1418, 1965, during the vietnam war 19551975 and was the first major engagement between the us army and the peoples army of vietnam pavn. Map of vietnam and battle of ia drang valley, for national museum of the u. In november 1965, the 1st battalion, 7th cavalry, led by lieutenant colonel harold g. As a us army commander, wage a counterinsurgency coin war to secure the ia drang valley, on the border with cambodia. Important battles vietnam conflict research guides at naval. Effects of weather and terrain during the battle of the ia drang valley, vietnam. The november 1965 battle in the ia drang valley was the first major battle between the united states army and north vietnamese soldiers. I wasnt too sure if i was in the exact location because i only had a picture of a map. It is mostly known for the battle of ia drang that took place in november 1965 during the vietnam war. Lz xray is precisely located at eastern foot of the chu pong massif vinh loc, p. The battle of ia drang was the first major battle between the united states army and the north vietnamese armynva peoples army of vietnampavn, part of the pleiku campaign conducted early in the vietnam war.
Ia drang map ia drang michelin maps, with map scales from 11 000 000 to 1200 000. See more ideas about battle of ia drang, vietnam war and vietnam war photos. Battlefield vietnam landing zone xray map free download. Army and the 8th battalion, 66th regiment, along with the. The twopart battle took place between november 14 and november 18, 1965, at two landing zones lzs northwest of plei me in the central highlands of south vietnam approximately 35 miles southwest of.
The battle was fought 1418 november 1965 in the central highlands of south vietnam. This means also no ah1 cobra as those first saw action back in 1968. How the battle of the ia drang valley changed the course of. Its one of the millions of unique, usergenerated 3d experiences created on roblox. After a north vietnamese strike against the special forces camp at plei me, american forces deployed in an effort to destroy the attackers. Vnsuia drang valley wipfeedback tripwire interactive. Map of vietnam and battle of ia drang valley, for national museum. The brigadesized actions involving elements of the us 1st cavalry division at landing zones xray and albany in the valley of the river drang have become. This is a portion of map sheet 65363 showing the ia drang valley area in the ii corps tactical area of responsibility. Ia drang valley, vietnam topographical map battle archives. In his interview, bob edwards discusses his role in that battle as the commander of c company 17 cavalry up to the point when he was wounded. It is 1965 and the us ground war in vietnam is in full swing.
Map ia drang vally for ravenfield build 18 download. Apr, 2017 fifty years ago today, one of the vietnam wars most ferocious battles broke out in the ia drang valley. Us troops have been dropped off in a small clearing, only to find they are surrounded by 2,000 north vietnamese. Feb 03, 2017 the battle of ia drang valley 1965 duration. Supremacy maybe create a territory after its done sides. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Warning turn down your graphics unless you have a good computer. The first involved the 1st battalion, 7th cavalry regiment and supporting units, and took place november 1416, 1965 at lz xray, located at the. This is a portion of tactical pilotage chart tpc k10a showing the ia drang valley, lz albany and lz xray. No loach as they came into service in 1966, the ia drang valley battle took place in 1965. Armys 1st cavalry division airmobile and the 33rd and 66th regiments of the north vietnamese army nva marked a watershed change in the military strategies of both sides.
Battlefield vietnam landing zone xray map free download and. Over the next few hours they were followed by more men from their battalion, the 1st of the 7th cavalry, which was one of the best trained and equipped airmobile formations in the u. Ia drang valley lz xray historical map addon men of war. In the late morning of november 14, 1965, several platoons of american troops landed by helicopter at a clearing located in the ia drang river valley, vietnam. On november 14, 1965, the 1 st battalion, 7 th regiment of the 1 st cavalry division 17 cav. Nva vs us army nva side will receive just one rpg class. After action report, ia drang valley operation 1st battalion army center of military history vietnam. The story of a marine grunt in the first battle of khe sanh april 1967 duration.
From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of ia drang valley. Zones xray and albany in the valley of the river drang have become iconic. Fifty years ago today, one of the vietnam wars most ferocious battles broke out in the ia drang valley. Hal moore, were dropped by helicopter into a small area in the ia drang valley. Please consider supporting more content like this by becoming an aarp member. It comprised two main engagements, centered on two previously scouted helicopter landing zones lzs, known as lz xray and lz albany. The twopart battle took place between november 14 and november 18, 1965, at two landing zones lzs northwest of plei me in the central highlands of south.
The battle of ia drang was the first major battle between regulars of the united states army and regulars of the peoples army of vietnam pavnnva of north vietnam during the vietnam war. Join the 1st air cav as they hunt the nva across the drang valley. The battle of ia drang was the first major battle between the united states army and the. Army and the 8th battalion, 66th regiment, along with the 1st battalion, 33rd regiment of the peoples army of vietnam pavn on 17 november 1965 was the deadliest singleday battle during the vietnam war. Hal moore, dropped into the ia drang valley and soon engaged the enemy. By the time the battle of ia drang ended three days later, more than 200 u. The battle of ia drang was one of the first major assaults of the vietnam war. This is just a map without any mission, the mission it self is 75% finished, i will post it, as soon as i figure out the napalm strike. Map of ia drang valley click on an area of interest. First major battle of the vietnam war the most fierce battle of the war forces were three battalions of the us and bombers 1st and 2nd of the 7th calvary unit and the 2nd of the 5th calvary unit forces of the vietnam 5 infantry battalions 1st battalion, 33rd pavn regiment 7th, 8th and 9th. This 1965 cbs news special report anchored by morely safer looks at a battle in vietnam that began on october 19, 1965, and lasted for five weeks.
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