Old 11-15-2014, 08:55   #1
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14-16 Nov 1965 Ia Drang

49 years ago today the 7th Cav Rgt, 1st Cav Div was "in it" at the Battle of Ia Drang (14-16 Nov 1965).

http://www.history.army.mil/books/Vietnam/7-ff/Ch1.htm

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Old 11-15-2014, 09:44   #2
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RIP, troopers.

Well done, Garryowen.

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Old 12-06-2014, 15:08   #3
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Thought both the book and movie "We were soldiers once and young" were both pretty good. Last I heard LTC Hal Moore is still alive and well.
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Old 12-06-2014, 15:46   #4
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