Battle of Tam Quan

Battle of Tam Quan
Part of the Vietnam War
DateDecember 6–20, 1967
Location
Result U.S. victory
Belligerents
United States
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Strength
1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division
1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment
3rd and 4th Marine Battalions
40th Regiment
22nd Regiment, 3rd Division
Casualties and losses
58 killed
30 killed
U.S body count:
650+ killed, 31 captured
PAVN claim: ~140 killed

The Battle of Tam Quan took place near Tam Quan Bình Định Province.