Operation Somerset Plain

Operation Somerset Plain
Part of Vietnam War

UH-1D loaded with supplies at Firebase Berchtesgaden, 7 August 1968
Date4–20 August 1968
Location
Result U.S./ARVN claim victory
Belligerents
 United States
 South Vietnam
 North Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
MG Richard G. Stilwell
MG Melvin Zais
COL Harold I. Hayward

Units involved
United States 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
South Vietnam 1st Division
816th Main Force Battalion
818th Main Force Battalion
Casualties and losses
United States 7 killed
South Vietnam 11 killed
US/ARVN body count: 181 killed
4 captured

Operation Somerset Plain was a joint military operation conducted by the United States and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) in the A Sầu Valley from 4–20 August 1968.


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