Battle of Kompong Speu explained

Conflict:Battle of Kompong Speu
Partof:Vietnam War
Date:12-16 June 1970
Place:Chbar Mon, Cambodia
Coordinates:11.26°N 104.32°W
Result:ARVN and Cambodian Victory
Combatant1: North Vietnam
Combatant2:
Commander1:Unknown
Commander2:Unknown
Strength1: 1,400
Strength2: 4,000
2,000
Casualties1: 183 killed(see body count claims)
Casualties2: 4 killed

The Battle of Kompong Speu began on June 12, 1970 when the combined forces of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) and the Khmer National Armed Forces (FANK) fought to recapture the provincial capital of Kampong Speu. The town was captured by People's Army of Vietnam forces on 13 June but was retaken by ARVN/FANK forces on 16 June.

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