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The Regiment began deployment to Vietnam on 16 August 1965 and the 2nd Battalion arrived in Country on 27 May 1966. The Regiment was back in California by May of 1971.

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Who was involved in the mai lai massacre?

Charlie Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (the Americal Division), arrived in South Vietnam in December 1967 Charlie Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (the Americal Division), arrived in South Vietnam in December 1967 Charlie Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (the Americal Division), arrived in South Vietnam in December 1967 Charlie company was sent to the village of my lai, and us soldiers were ordered to kill the villagers as they never knew who was in the viet cong or on the opposition to them .


How big is an army regiment?

During the Vietnam War, a "US Army" regiment was generally equal to a brigade. Regiments (in the US Army) were normally reserved for US Cavalry units; such as the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment), which was commanded by Colonel George S. Patton Jr. in Vietnam (son of WWII GENERAL PATTON). In the US Army (during Vietnam) a Battalion was approximately 600 men (but could be up to 900 men); in the Cavalry a "Battalion" was called a Squadron, and two or more squadrons equalled a Regiment. Two or more battalions equalled a brigade.


What happend in history today 11th of April?

On April 11, 1984, Vietnam was invaded by troops from China.


What kind of leader was Patton?

GEN George S. Patton commanded Armored Divisions in WWII. His son, also named George S. Patton, commanded the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR) in Vietnam. Both Pattons led from the front on the battlefield. Son, GEN Patton named his gardens at home after the names of his fallen men from the Vietnam War.


What did George Patton do?

George Patton commanded armored divisions in WWII; his son also named George Patton commanded the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam.

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Who was involved in the mai lai massacre?

Charlie Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (the Americal Division), arrived in South Vietnam in December 1967 Charlie Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (the Americal Division), arrived in South Vietnam in December 1967 Charlie Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (the Americal Division), arrived in South Vietnam in December 1967 Charlie company was sent to the village of my lai, and us soldiers were ordered to kill the villagers as they never knew who was in the viet cong or on the opposition to them .


When was the Vietnam Memorial built?

November 11th. 1987


How big is an army regiment?

During the Vietnam War, a "US Army" regiment was generally equal to a brigade. Regiments (in the US Army) were normally reserved for US Cavalry units; such as the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment), which was commanded by Colonel George S. Patton Jr. in Vietnam (son of WWII GENERAL PATTON). In the US Army (during Vietnam) a Battalion was approximately 600 men (but could be up to 900 men); in the Cavalry a "Battalion" was called a Squadron, and two or more squadrons equalled a Regiment. Two or more battalions equalled a brigade.


Who where the most influential leaders in Vietnam?

Colonel George S. Patton, commander 11th ACR in Vietnam; son of WW2 Gen G.S. Patton. (11th ACR/Armored Cavalry Regiment/Blackhorse).


How many tanks are in a tank division?

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When was Dr. tuan vo-dinh born?

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Did anything noteworthy happen today in history for 11th of September?

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What happend in history today 11th of April?

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