Operation Starlite

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Operation Starlite was the first major offensive action conducted by a purely U.S. military unit during the Vietnam War from 18 to 24 August 1965. The operation was launched based on intelligence provided by Major general Nguyen Chanh Thi, the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) I Corps commander. III Marine Amphibious Force commander Lieutenant General Lewis W. Walt devised a plan to launch a pre-emptive strike against the Viet Cong (VC) 1st Regiment to nullify their threat to the vital Chu Lai Air Base and Base Area and ensure that its powerful communication tower remained intact.

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2.4 Marines search a village during Operation Starlite2.4 Marines search a village during Operation Starlite
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Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines move out from a landing zoneCompany E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines move out from a landing zone
A MAG-16 helicopter evacuates Starlite casualties, while a Marine M48 tank stands guard. The Marine on the left carries a M-79 grenade launcherA MAG-16 helicopter evacuates Starlite casualties, while a Marine M48 tank stands guard. The Marine on the left carries a M-79 grenade launcher
LTG Lewis W. Walt presenting Navy Unit Commendation to Oscar F. Peatross, LTC Charles R. Bodley on the rightLTG Lewis W. Walt presenting Navy Unit Commendation to Oscar F. Peatross, LTC Charles R. Bodley on the right
Operation Starlite, 18-19 August 1965Operation Starlite, 18-19 August 1965
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    eventarmed conflict1965Operation StarliteUnited States, battle, military operationWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1965Battle of Ba GiaUnited States, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1967Battle of Tra Binh DongSouth Korea, North Vietnam, battleWikidata
    sitefortCitadel of Quang NgaifortWikidata
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    commonsimageA MAG-16 helicopter evacuates Starlite casualties, while a Marine M48 tank stands guard. The Marine on the left carries a M-79 grenade launcher Commons
    commonsimageLTG Lewis W. Walt presenting Navy Unit Commendation to Oscar F. Peatross, LTC Charles R. Bodley on the right Commons
    commonsimageOperation Starlite, 18-19 August 1965 Commons
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