"Operation ABILENE—1st Battalion April 1966" Topic
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| Tango01 | 18 Jan 2018 12:01 p.m. PST |
"Since the 2nd Brigade's arrival the previous June, most of the 1st Infantry Division's large scale efforts had been largely focused to the northwest of Saigon. However, enemy activities were picking up in other parts of the III Corps Tactical Zone as well. In early 1966, intelligence efforts began to paint a picture of a build-up of supplies in areas to the east of Saigon to support the 5th PLAF Division. The supplies were reportedly being stockpiled to support a planned division-size offensive against the capital. In response to this build-up, Gen. Seaman ordered the II Field Force to develop plans for a large-scale ground operation in the suspected areas. The mission became known as Operation ABILENE…."
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 Legion 4  | 18 Jan 2018 4:14 p.m. PST |
I like to see maps and articles like that. Makes sense much better than just a narrative. |
| alan L | 19 Jan 2018 6:11 a.m. PST |
Great link Tango: many thanks. |
| Tango01 | 19 Jan 2018 10:36 a.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed it my friends!. (smile) Amicalement
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