Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Viet_Cong
gptkb:the_Vietnam_War gptkb:North_Vietnam gptkb:Republic_of_Vietnam gptkb:People's_Army_of_Vietnam |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased U. S. involvement in Vietnam War
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| gptkbp:awards |
Medals awarded to participants.
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| gptkbp:casualties |
305 U. S. soldiers killed.
Estimated 1,000 killed. North Vietnamese casualties: estimated 1,000 U. S. casualties: 305 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Hal_Moore
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Nguyen_Huu_An |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Influenced U. S. policy in Vietnam.
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for books and documentaries.
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| gptkbp:date |
November 14–18, 1965
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| gptkbp:doctrine |
Influenced future air assault operations.
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| gptkbp:duration |
4 days
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ I will be home for Christmas.” -Hal Moore
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military academies
Subject of numerous academic studies. |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Vietnam War
Set against the backdrop of Cold War tensions. |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debates on effectiveness of U. S. strategy.
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Extensive records and accounts exist.
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Remembered as a pivotal moment in the Vietnam War.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First large-scale battle in the Vietnam War.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Ia Drang
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
Limited intelligence on enemy positions
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Memorials established for fallen soldiers
Ceremonies held to honor the fallen. |
| gptkbp:key_event |
gptkb:Battle_at_LZ_Albany
Landing at LZX-Ray |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
Hal Moore and Joe Galloway.
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| gptkbp:landscape |
Heavily forested area
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future U. S. military strategy in Vietnam
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| gptkbp:location |
Ia Drang Valley, Vietnam
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| gptkbp:media |
The film ' We Were Soldiers' is based on this battle.
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| gptkbp:media_appearances |
Portrayed in various films and literature.
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:1st_Cavalry_Division_(Airmobile) gptkb:People's_Army_of_Vietnam Honored by veteran organizations. |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of air cavalry units
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Various narratives exist about the battle.
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Importance of reconnaissance.
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| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Silver_Bayonet
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Shifted perceptions of the Vietnam War
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| gptkbp:result |
U. S. victory
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| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:7th_Division
gptkb:General_Vo_Nguyen_Giap Defensive positions Use of ambushes. |
| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle between U. S. forces and North Vietnamese Army
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Analyzed for its tactical lessons.
Demonstrated effectiveness of air mobility Established U. S. presence in the region. |
| gptkbp:supports |
Extensive use of helicopters for troop transport
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Search and destroy missions
Air cavalry tactics used by U. S. forces Use of artillery support. Guerrilla warfare tactics used by North Vietnamese forces |
| gptkbp:training |
Incorporated into military training programs.
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