Lessons Learned, Headquarters, Americal Division

Abstract

The Americal Division continued to conduct combat operations throughout the Division Tactical Area of Operation (TAOI) during the reporting period. Heaviest contact occurred in Operation Frederick Hill in the vicinity of Hiep Duc. In continual heavy action, Americal units decimated elements of the 1st NVA Regiment, killing 590 in a two-month span. Division cavalry units commenced Operation Pennsylvania Square on 29 June. Operation Elk Canyon was started on 12 July in the vicinity of Kham Duc, and has resulted in little contact to date. Rice denial, pacification and joint operations with the 2d ARVN Division continued successfully.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 10, 1970
Accession Number
AD0513756

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