Battle of the 1st Cavalry Division
GPTKB entity
Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased U. S. involvement in Vietnam War
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| gptkbp:air_support |
Close air support from aircraft
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| gptkbp:analysis |
Studied in military academies
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| gptkbp:casualties |
North Vietnamese casualties: estimated 1,000
Significant losses for the 1st Cavalry Division U. S. casualties: 234 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Hal_Moore
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Nguyen_Huu_An |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Memorials and historical sites
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| gptkbp:date |
November 14-18, 1965
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| gptkbp:engagement |
Helicopter assault
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Extensive records and reports exist
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Multiple perspectives on the battle
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated effectiveness of air mobility
First large-scale battle of the Vietnam War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the 1st Cavalry Division
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| gptkbp:impact_on_military_tactics |
Influenced future air assault operations
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| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:1st_Cavalry_Division_(Airmobile)
gptkb:7th_Cavalry_Regiment North Vietnamese Army 33rd Regiment |
| gptkbp:key_event |
Battle of LZ Albany
Battle of LZ X-Ray |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military operations in Vietnam
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| gptkbp:location |
Ia Drang Valley, Vietnam
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| gptkbp:media |
Book: ' We Were Soldiers Once... and Young'
Film: ' We Were Soldiers' |
| gptkbp:military_doctrine |
Shift towards air mobility
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| gptkbp:military_leadership |
Lessons learned for future operations
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Focus on winning hearts and minds
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| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of helicopters and air support
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| gptkbp:military_unit |
Approximately 4500 troops
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| gptkbp:north_vietnamese_awards |
Recognition for bravery
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| gptkbp:north_vietnamese_casualties |
Heavy losses reported
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| gptkbp:north_vietnamese_evaluation |
Assessment of tactical outcomes
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| gptkbp:north_vietnamese_forces |
Approximately 2000 troops
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| gptkbp:north_vietnamese_military_leadership |
Adaptation of tactics
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| gptkbp:north_vietnamese_military_technology |
Use of small arms and artillery
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| gptkbp:north_vietnamese_response |
Increased guerrilla tactics
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Vietnam_War
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| gptkbp:post_war_career |
Ambush tactics
Consolidation of forces Use of mortars and artillery |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Increased scrutiny of U. S. involvement in Vietnam
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| gptkbp:result |
U. S. victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle between U. S. forces and North Vietnamese Army
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Set the stage for future engagements in Vietnam
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| gptkbp:strategy |
Search and destroy missions
Use of helicopters for troop transport |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Air cavalry tactics
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| gptkbp:terrain |
Hilly and forested area
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| gptkbp:u._s._military_awards |
Medals awarded for valor
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| gptkbp:u._s._military_evaluation |
Assessment of battle effectiveness
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| gptkbp:u._s._reinforcements |
Additional troops sent after initial engagements
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom_I
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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