The Battle of Ia Drang 1965

[The Dane]

The first major battle of the Vietnam War and a test of the concept of airborne assault using the new Huey UH-1 helicopter. Led by Lt-Gen Hal Moore the 7th Air Cavalry set down in LZ X-Ray with the intent to engage the enemy, they were immediately surrounded by 3 enemy battalions. They fought against these almost overwhelming odds for 3 days before claiming victory.


http://www.youtube.com/v/iLyBazkpUFQ

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Ia_Drang_Valley

[T for Tetrapod]

3:23 I spy a mighty mite