The Battle of Phuoc Long Province

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased pressure on South Vietnam
Accelerated the fall of the South Vietnamese government
gptkbp:casualties High civilian casualties
Significant military casualties for ARVN
Significant military casualties for NVA
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkb:South_Vietnam
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Nguyễn_Văn_Toàn
gptkb:General_Trần_Văn_Trà
gptkbp:date January 6, 1975
gptkbp:duration 6 days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Fall_of_Saigon
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the final phase of the Vietnam War
gptkbp:historical_significance Reinforced the importance of logistics in warfare
Demonstrated the effectiveness of NVA tactics
Highlighted the weaknesses of ARVN leadership
Influenced U. S. policy in Vietnam
Influenced future military strategies in Vietnam
Marked the beginning of the end for ARVN forces
Served as a precursor to the Fall of Saigon
Showcased the resolve of North Vietnamese forces
Contributed to the eventual reunification of Vietnam
Demonstrated the impact of morale on military outcomes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Battle of Phuoc Long Province
gptkbp:involved_forces ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam)
NVA (North Vietnamese Army)
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of the impending collapse of South Vietnam
gptkbp:location gptkb:Phuoc_Long_Province,_Vietnam
gptkbp:media_coverage Limited international media coverage
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Ban_Me_Thuot
gptkbp:public_perception Shifted public opinion against the Vietnam War
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Operation_Lam_Son_719
gptkb:Tet_Offensive
gptkb:Battle_of_Hue
gptkb:Battle_of_Khe_Sanh
gptkb:Battle_of_Dak_To
gptkbp:result gptkb:North_Vietnamese_victory
gptkbp:significance First major battle of 1975
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Phuoc Long Province
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement
Conventional warfare
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battlefield_Vietnam
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5