Landing Zone Dot
Landing Zone Dot was a U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base located south of the Fishhook in Tây Ninh Province southern Vietnam.
| Landing Zone Dot | |
|---|---|
  Landing Zone Dot | |
| Coordinates | 11.622°N 106.432°E |
| Type | Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1968 |
| In use | 1968-9 |
| Battles/wars |  Vietnam War |
History
The base was located approximately 7 km south of the Fishhook in Tây Ninh Province approximately 25 km east of Katum Camp.[1]
On 13 November 1968 the base was defended by the ARVN 36th Regiment supported by Battery D, 1st Battalion, 5th Artillery when it was attacked by a 1000-man People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) force.[1] The attack was beaten back with support from aerial rocket artillery and artillery at nearby firebases.[1] PAVN losses were 287 killed, while ARVN losses were 4 killed and 23 wounded.[2]
Current use
The base has reverted to farmland.
References
- Kelley, Michael (2002). Where we were in Vietnam. Hellgate Press. p. 159. ISBN 978-1555716257.
- "Enemy force beaten back at Cambodia line". Toledo Blade. 14 November 1968. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
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