Operation Dewey Canyon

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.

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1969-03-18T00:00:00Z

1969-03-18T00:00:00Z

1969 Operation Dewey Canyon

1966-03-09T00:00:00Z

1966-03-10T00:00:00Z

1966 Battle of A Shau

1968-04-19T00:00:00Z

1968-04-21T00:00:00Z

1968 Battle of Signal Hill Vietnam

1969-05-10T00:00:00Z

1969-05-20T00:00:00Z

1969 Battle of Hamburger Hill

1970-07-01T00:00:00Z

1970-07-23T00:00:00Z

1970 Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord

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Forward Observers Call for Artillery, 1969 (20479115222)

Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301219379)

S. Hawkins and R.J. Thibault Prepare Defensive Positions, 1969 (20487895965)

Marine Lends a Helping Hand, 1969 (20461660556)

R.J. Thibault and Steven Hawkins Move Through the Jungle, 1969 (20301212939)

9th Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301220539)

Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20479113342)

J.P. O'Neill, Operation Dawson River, 1969 (20487892325)

Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301216719)

L.P. O'Tool Checks for Enemy Movement, 1969 (20487891625)

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1966	Battle of A Shau	United States, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1968	Battle of Signal Hill Vietnam	United States, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1969	Operation Dewey Canyon	United States, battle, military operation	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1969	Battle of Hamburger Hill	United States, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1970	Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord	United States, battle	Wikidata
commons	image		Forward Observers Call for Artillery, 1969 (20479115222)		Commons
commons	image		Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301219379)		Commons
commons	image		S. Hawkins and R.J. Thibault Prepare Defensive Positions, 1969 (20487895965)		Commons
commons	image		Marine Lends a Helping Hand, 1969 (20461660556)		Commons
commons	image		R.J. Thibault and Steven Hawkins Move Through the Jungle, 1969 (20301212939)		Commons
commons	image		9th Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301220539)		Commons
commons	image		Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20479113342)		Commons
commons	image		J.P. O'Neill, Operation Dawson River, 1969 (20487892325)		Commons
commons	image		Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969 (20301216719)		Commons
commons	image		L.P. O'Tool Checks for Enemy Movement, 1969 (20487891625)		Commons