Operation Cedar Falls

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath Increased U. S. military presence
gptkbp:air_support gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:casualties High Viet Cong losses
U. S. casualties approximately 1,000
Viet Cong casualties estimated 2,000
gptkbp:combat_history Part of U. S. military history in Vietnam.
gptkbp:command_structure Joint Command
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_William_C._Westmoreland
gptkbp:commander Multiple U. S. commanders
gptkbp:date January 8, 1967
gptkbp:duration 20 days
gptkbp:ended January 28, 1967
gptkbp:enemy Increased resistance
Estimated 5,000 Viet Cong
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Junction_City
gptkbp:historical_analysis Controversial operation
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:historical_debate Effectiveness questioned
gptkbp:historical_significance Illustrates challenges of Vietnam War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Cedar Falls
gptkbp:impact Displacement of local population
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:intelligence Reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:involved_artillery_support gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:South_Vietnamese_Army
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:Civilian_casualties
gptkbp:is_targeted_at Viet Cong strongholds
gptkbp:legacy Controversial military strategy
gptkbp:location Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam
gptkbp:logistics Complex supply chain
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:military_engagement Intense fighting
gptkbp:military_lessons Importance of intelligence
gptkbp:military_operations Massive troop movements
gptkbp:military_strategy Counterinsurgency
Extensive preparation
gptkbp:military_technology Helicopters
gptkbp:military_unit Over 30,000 troops
gptkbp:mission Lessons learned
Defeat Viet Cong
gptkbp:mood Varied among units
gptkbp:objective Destroy Viet Cong infrastructure
gptkbp:outcome Mixed results
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:political_impact Increased anti-war sentiment
gptkbp:public_perception gptkb:Divided
gptkbp:resulted_in Significant destruction of villages
gptkbp:significance Largest operation in Cu Chi area
gptkbp:strategic_goals Disrupt enemy operations
Limited strategic gains
gptkbp:strategy Escalation of force
gptkbp:tactics Hit-and-run attacks
gptkbp:tactics_used Search and destroy
gptkbp:terrain Dense jungle
gptkbp:type Search and destroy operation
gptkbp:vietnamese_casualties Significant civilian casualties
gptkbp:vietnamese_response Increased guerrilla tactics
gptkbp:weather_conditions Rainy season
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Vietnam_War
gptkb:William_C._Westmoreland
gptkb:Tet_Offensive
gptkb:ARVN
gptkb:Operation_Reckless
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4