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''Operation Texas Star'' was a military operation of the [[Vietnam War]] in the [[A Shau Valley]] and the mountains east of the valley. It aimed at regaining the initiative in the area. The operation culminated in the [[Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord]], which ended by the fall of the FSB into the hands of the North Vietnamese on July 23, 1970. |
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Operation Texas Star during the Vietnam War took place from April 1, 1970 to September 5, 1970. Both the 101st Airborne Division and the ARVN 1st Infantry Division were involved in the operation. The operation took place mainly in the Western Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces of Vietnam. |
Operation Texas Star during the Vietnam War took place from April 1, 1970 to September 5, 1970. Both the 101st Airborne Division and the ARVN 1st Infantry Division were involved in the operation. The operation took place mainly in the Western Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces of Vietnam. |
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 United States Republic of Vietnam |
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 36 killed117 wounded 370 killed |
589 killed 1,139 wounded 5 captured | ||||||
Operation Texas Star was a military operation of the Vietnam War in the A Shau Valley and the mountains east of the valley. It aimed at regaining the initiative in the area. The operation culminated in the Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord, which ended by the fall of the FSB into the hands of the North Vietnamese on July 23, 1970.
Operation Texas Star during the Vietnam War took place from April 1, 1970 to September 5, 1970. Both the 101st Airborne Division and the ARVN 1st Infantry Division were involved in the operation. The operation took place mainly in the Western Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces of Vietnam.
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References
- "Operation Texas Star". www.b2501airborne.com. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- "Operation Texas Star". www.b2501airborne.com. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- "Divisional Operation Texas Star". B Troop 2nd of the 17th Cavalry Association.