Operation Wahiawa Explained

Conflict:Operation Wahiawa
Partof:Vietnam War
Date:16–30 May 1966
Place:Hậu Nghĩa Province (now in Binh Duong Province), South Vietnam
Result:U.S. claims operational success
Combatant1: United States
Combatant2: Viet Cong
Commander1:MGen Frederick C. Weyand
Commander2:
Units1:25th Infantry Division
Units2:1st Battalion, 165A Regiment
Casualties2:US body count: 157 killed

Operation Wahiawa was an operation conducted by the 25th Infantry Division in Hậu Nghĩa Province, lasting from 16 to 30 May 1966.[1]

Prelude

U.S. intelligence indicated that the Viet Cong (VC) 1st Battalion, 165A Regiment and its headquarters and supply depots were located in the Filhol Plantation, the Ho Bo Woods and the Boi Loi Woods (now in Binh Duong Province).[1]

Operation

Due to the proximity of the operational area to the 25th Division's Củ Chi Base Camp, Division commander BG Frederick C. Weyand committed the entire division to the operation. The division's sweeps encountered sporadic resistance and uncovered numerous supply caches.[1]

Aftermath

Operation Wahiawa officially concluded on 30 May, the US had claimed VC losses were 157 killed.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Carland, John. Combat Operations: Stemming the Tide, May 1965 to October 1966. Government Printing Office. 1999. 9780160873102. 343.