Operation Dewey Canyon

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Operation Dewey Canyon was the last major offensive by the 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War. It took place from 22 January through 18 March 1969 and involved a sweep of the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN)–dominated A Shau and Song Đa Krông Valleys by the 9th Marine Regiment. Based on intelligence and captured documents, the PAVN unit in contact was believed to be the 9th Regiment.

1969  WikimediaWikidata
military operation, battleUnited StatesVietnam

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1969 Operation Dewey Canyon
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Forward Observers Call for Artillery, 1969 (20479115222)Forward Observers Call for Artillery, 1969 (20479115222)
Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301219379)Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301219379)
S. Hawkins and R.J. Thibault Prepare Defensive Positions, 1969 (20487895965)S. Hawkins and R.J. Thibault Prepare Defensive Positions, 1969 (20487895965)
Marine Lends a Helping Hand, 1969 (20461660556)Marine Lends a Helping Hand, 1969 (20461660556)
R.J. Thibault and Steven Hawkins Move Through the Jungle, 1969 (20301212939)R.J. Thibault and Steven Hawkins Move Through the Jungle, 1969 (20301212939)
9th Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301220539)9th Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301220539)
Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20479113342)Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20479113342)
J.P. O`Neill, Operation Dawson River, 1969 (20487892325)J.P. O'Neill, Operation Dawson River, 1969 (20487892325)
Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301216719)Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301216719)
L.P. O`Tool Checks for Enemy Movement, 1969 (20487891625)L.P. O'Tool Checks for Enemy Movement, 1969 (20487891625)
    TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
    eventarmed conflict1966Battle of A ShauUnited States, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1968Battle of Signal Hill VietnamUnited States, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1969Operation Dewey CanyonUnited States, battle, military operationWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1969Battle of Hamburger HillUnited States, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1970Battle of Fire Support Base RipcordUnited States, battleWikidata
    commonsimageForward Observers Call for Artillery, 1969 (20479115222) Commons
    commonsimageMarines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301219379) Commons
    commonsimageS. Hawkins and R.J. Thibault Prepare Defensive Positions, 1969 (20487895965) Commons
    commonsimageMarine Lends a Helping Hand, 1969 (20461660556) Commons
    commonsimageR.J. Thibault and Steven Hawkins Move Through the Jungle, 1969 (20301212939) Commons
    commonsimage9th Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301220539) Commons
    commonsimageMarines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20479113342) Commons
    commonsimageJ.P. O'Neill, Operation Dawson River, 1969 (20487892325) Commons
    commonsimageMarines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301216719) Commons
    commonsimageL.P. O'Tool Checks for Enemy Movement, 1969 (20487891625) Commons