Battle of Hamburger Hill

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath increased anti-war sentiment
gptkbp:casualties North Vietnamese casualties: estimated 600 killed
U. S. casualties: 72 killed
high compared to objectives achieved
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_William_C._Westmoreland
gptkb:General_Richard_C._Stilwell
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in music and literature
gptkbp:date May 10–20, 1969
gptkbp:duration 10 days
gptkbp:film gptkb:Hamburger_Hill_(1987_film)
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in military studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger Tet Offensive
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in various books
gptkbp:historical_records remains a topic of discussion in military history.
gptkbp:historical_significance illustrates the challenges of the Vietnam War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Hamburger Hill
gptkbp:impact psychological effects on veterans
gptkbp:legacy remains a symbol of Vietnam War controversies
gptkbp:location A Shau Valley, Vietnam
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:memorials memorials established for fallen soldiers
gptkbp:military_doctrine influenced future engagements
gptkbp:military_leadership criticized for tactics
gptkbp:military_strategy shifted after the battle
gptkbp:military_technology helicopters used extensively
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:101st_Airborne_Division
gptkbp:mission capture Hill 937
gptkbp:north_vietnamese_morale boosted by resistance
gptkbp:north_vietnamese_objectives defend territory
gptkbp:operations gptkb:Operation_Apache_Snow
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:political_impact debate over military strategy
gptkbp:post_war_career gptkb:General_Vo_Nguyen_Giap
gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
3rd Division
focused on attrition
gptkbp:public_perception divided over the war
viewed as a costly battle
gptkbp:result U. S. victory
gptkbp:significance controversial tactics
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the A Shau Valley
gptkbp:strategy search and destroy
gptkbp:tactics infantry assault
gptkbp:terrain difficult to navigate
steep and heavily forested
gptkbp:u._s._military_awards Medals of Honor awarded posthumously
gptkbp:u._s._military_reports detailed reports filed after battle
gptkbp:u._s._reinforcements additional troops sent during battle
gptkbp:vietnamese_casualties significant losses reported
gptkbp:vietnamese_perspective viewed as a significant victory
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and muddy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_C._Westmoreland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4