Battle of Ia Drang

Soldiers of the U.S. Amry 1/7th Cavalry disembark from a Bell UH-1D Huey at LZ X-Ray during the battle of Ia Drang.

B-52 strike on NVA troop positions from Nov 15 to 19, 1965 in Chu Pong Ia Drang complex

Battle of Ia Drang Valley LZ X-Ray.

Cropped version of File:Bruce Crandall's UH-1D.jpg

Combat operations at Ia Drang Valley, Vietnam, November 1965. Major Bruce P. Crandall's UH-1D helicopter climbs skyward after discharging a load of infantrymen on a search and destroy mission.

Cavalrymen of the 1st Cavalry Division (airmobile) in action during the battle of Ia Drang

Equipment taken from 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) casualties during Operation Long Reach near the Cambodian border NARA 111-CCV-374-CC32732

Le lieutenant-colonel Hal Moore lors de la bataille de Ia Drang en novembre 1965.

Helmets and field equipment taken from 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) casualties during Operation Long Reach near the Cambodian border NARA 111-CCV-374-CC32731

LZ X-RAY, Republic of Vietnam Terrain Board covers the immediate area around the LZ; two boards, each 36”x72”.

Rick Rescorla