In november 1965, the 1st battalion, 7th cavalry, led by lieutenant colonel harold g. How the battle of the ia drang valley changed the course. Important battles vietnam conflict research guides at naval. This 15km x 15km map is of the ia drang valley located in the central highlands of vietnam. Feb 8, 2020 explore brthoroughmans board battle of ia drang us army 1st air cav. The battle at lz xray was documented in the cbs special report battle of ia drang valley by morley safer and the. 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. Army and the 8th battalion, 66th regiment, along with the. Battles at landing zone xray and albany greg shedd ms2500 2. This is a portion of tactical pilotage chart tpc k10a showing the ia drang valley, lz albany and lz xray. Hal moore, dropped into the ia drang valley and soon engaged the enemy. We were soldiers 2002, war film based on moore and galloways book.
From simple map graphics to detailed satellite maps. It is mostly known for the battle of ia drang that took place in november 1965 during the vietnam war. 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. Search for a map by country, region, area code or postal address. Fifty years ago today, one of the vietnam wars most ferocious battles broke out in the ia drang valley. 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.
Map of vietnam and battle of ia drang valley, for national museum of the u. The short film the battle of ia drang valley 1965 is available for free download at the internet archive we were. The first major american direct fire conflict took place in november of 1965 in the ia drang valley. 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. 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. Planing to drop small campaign 56 missions for men of war vietnam, called tour of duty. 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. The first involved the 1st battalion, 7th cavalry regiment and supporting units, and took place november 1416, 1965 at lz xray, located at the. 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. This is a portion of map sheet 65363 showing the ia drang valley area in the ii corps tactical area of responsibility.
The battle of ia drang valley was the first major battle between the united states army and the peoples army of vietnam pavn. This page shows the location of ia drang valley, gia lai province, vietnam on a detailed satellite map. From november 1418, 1965, soldiers from the first cavalry division fought in the battle of the ia drang valley in vietnam. Steam workshop ia drang valley, gia lai, vietnam map. 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. 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. The battle of ia drang was one of the first major assaults of the vietnam war. From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of ia drang valley. The battle of ia drang was the first major battle between the united states army and the.
The battle was fought 1418 november 1965 in the central highlands of south vietnam. But the battles true toll would prove to be the hubris it bred in u. Ia drang map ia drang michelin maps, with map scales from 11 000 000 to 1200 000. The battle of ia drang was the first major engagement between the united states and north 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. The significance of the battle of ia drang vietnam war books. The text is very well supported by maps, battle diagrams, illustrations and period photographs. Its one of the millions of unique, usergenerated 3d experiences created on roblox.
Join the 1st air cav as they hunt the nva across the drang valley. With lz xray defended against the nva, take the fight back to enemy and get a taste of revenge for your fallen comrades. Supremacy maybe create a territory after its done sides. Nva vs us army nva side will receive just one rpg class. Battlefield vietnam landing zone xray map free download and. Learn about the battle including the planning, combat and. 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. The story of a marine grunt in the first battle of khe sanh april 1967 duration. See more ideas about battle of ia drang, vietnam war and vietnam war photos. 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. Vietnam topographic maps perrycastaneda map collection ut.
The short film the battle of ia drang valley 1965 is available for free download at the internet archive. It comprised two main engagements, centered on two previously scouted helicopter landing zones lzs, known as lz xray and lz albany. Ia drang valley lz xray historical map addon men of war. This custom map for battlefield vietnam takes place in the ia drang valley in 1965. 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. Vnsuia drang valley wipfeedback tripwire interactive forums. The first major battle of vietnam we were soldiers once. Feb 03, 2017 the battle of ia drang valley 1965 duration. Battlefield vietnam landing zone xray map free download. 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 region is well known for the battle of ia drang, including the famously known battle of lz xray and th. Over the next few hours they were followed by more.
Fought between november 14th and 18th of 1965, around the hills surrounding the valley of ia drang, on the central highlands of south vietnam. Map ia drang valley, pleiku, mike force, vietnam war. Will you invade vietnam as an american soldier, or fight alongside the guerrilla fighters of the viet cong. Bagby sent this letter home to his parents in winchester, virginia, after the battle of the ia drang valley. Map of vietnam and battle of ia drang valley, for national museum. Ia drang valley, vietnam topographical map battle archives. Nov 12, 2015 by the time the battle of ia drang ended three days later, more than 200 u. After action report, ia drang valley operation 1st battalion army center of military history vietnam. This film is about the first cavalry division in vietnam. 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. After a north vietnamese strike against the special forces camp at plei me, american forces deployed in an effort to destroy the attackers. It also represented a major turning point for the american effort as well as for the strategy of the peoples army of vietnam pavn.
On november 14, 1965, the 1 st battalion, 7 th regiment of the 1 st cavalry division 17 cav. It is 1965 and the us ground war in vietnam is in full swing. 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. Home the nco leadership center of excellence effects of weather and terrain during the battle of the ia drang valley, vietnam. Please consider supporting more content like this by becoming an aarp member. Since the battle of ia drang has a two part engagements. Map of the ia drang valley with fire support bases marked. 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. The ia drang valley is a valley located about 32 miles south west of pleiku in the central highlands of vietnam.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The november 1965 battle in the ia drang valley was the first major battle between the united states army and north vietnamese soldiers. 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. The battle at landing zone lz albany fought between the 2nd battalion, 7th cavalry of the u. As a us army commander, wage a counterinsurgency coin war to secure the ia drang valley, on the border with cambodia.
Zones xray and albany in the valley of the river drang have become iconic. 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. Vnsuia drang valley wipfeedback tripwire interactive. This battle was one of the bloodiest of the war in terms of both enemy and american casualties. By the time the battle of ia drang ended three days later, more than 200 u. Ia drang valley lz xray historical map addon mod db. Lz xray is precisely located at eastern foot of the chu pong massif vinh loc, p. Hal moore, were dropped by helicopter into a small area in the ia drang valley. Command center, hal moore had noticed on the tactical map a large north vietnamese base near the ia drang valley. 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 his platoons was quickly cut off by the enemy.
Us troops have been dropped off in a small clearing, only to find they are surrounded by 2,000 north vietnamese. I wasnt too sure if i was in the exact location because i only had a picture of a map. Effects of weather and terrain during the battle of the ia drang valley, vietnam. Apr, 2017 fifty years ago today, one of the vietnam wars most ferocious battles broke out in the ia drang valley. Warning turn down your graphics unless you have a good computer. Captain ramon tony nadal, 29, commanded alpha company. Credits courtesy of the united states military academy department of history. The battle of ia drang was an engagement of the vietnam war. No loach as they came into service in 1966, the ia drang valley battle took place in 1965. Vietnam map south vietnam vietnam veterans battle of ia drang marine corps officer killed in action my war military operations.