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OPERATION CARENTAN II


A 101st ABN DIV and 3rd BDE, 82d ABN DIV operation in the lowlands of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, was suspended during the period of 18-25 April, then resumed at 26 April and continued through 17 May when it was terminated with 2,100 enemy KIA during the operation.

(USMACV; Command History 1968, Volume I; 30 April 1969)

Elements of 101st ABN DIV and 82d ABN DIV participating in Operation CARENTAN II in 3 significant contacts with the enemy NW and S of Hue, Thua Thien Province, killed 302 and captured 101 weapons.

(USMACV; Command History 1968; Volume II; 30 April 1969)

Unit(s) tasked organized or under brigade control: 1-501 IN BN; 1-502 IN BN; 2-501 IN BN; 2-502 IN BN and 2d Brigade, 101st ABN DIV

Operation Carentan II commenced on 07 April 1968 and terminated on 17 May 1968 with the following results:

Friendly: 195 KIA

Enemy: 2100 KIA






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