Battle of Tri Phap

The Battle of Tri Phap took place from 12 February to 4 May 1974 when South Vietnamese forces successfully launched a pre-emptive attack on a North Vietnamese base area in Dinh Tuong Province before North Vietnamese forces were scheduled to be moved to the area.

Battle of Tri Phap
Part of the Vietnam War
Date12 February - 4 May 1974
Location
Tri Phap, Dinh Tuong Province, South Vietnam
10.535°N 105.942°E / 10.535; 105.942
Result South Vietnamese victory
Belligerents
 North Vietnam  South Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
MGen Nguyễn Vĩnh Nghi
Units involved
Dong Thap 1 Regiment
E-24th Regiment
Z-15th Regiment
Z-18th Regiment		 10th Infantry Regiment
12th Infantry Regiment
14th Infantry Regiment
7th Ranger Group
Regional Forces
Casualties and losses
ARVN body count: 1100+ ~100
29 school children killed in North Vietnamese mortar attacks
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