Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord

When

1 Jul 1970 – 23 Jul 1970

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

16.45° N, 107.19° E

Description

1970 battle during the Vietnam War

Battle of the Vietnam War (1970)

The Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord was a 23-day battle between elements of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and two reinforced divisions of the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) that took place from 1 to 23 July 1970. It was the last major confrontation between United States ground forces and the PAVN during the Vietnam War.

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