Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase V Campaign (1968)/Battle for Thuong Duc
From Month/Year
September / 1968
To Month/Year
October / 1968
Description Sep 28, a battle begins for the Special Forces camp at Thuong Duc, situated between Da Nang and the Laotian border. The communists briefly captured the base before being driven out by air and artillery strikes. They then besieged the base, which was only lifted after a relief column, led by the U.S. 7th Marines, reached the base and drove the enemy forces out of the area.
