Operation Elk Canyon

Operation Elk Canyon was a search and clear operation during the Vietnam War near Khâm Đức, Quảng Tín Province, that took place from 12 July to 29 September 1970.

Operation Elk Canyon
Part of the Vietnam War
Date12 July - 29 September 1970
Location15°26′17.50″N 107°47′48.85″E
Result inconclusive
Belligerents
 United States  North Vietnam
Units involved
196th Infantry Brigade
Casualties and losses
6 killed in action
31 killed in CH-47 crash
US body count: 107 killed
1 captured
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