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area, lasting from 23 April to 7 June 1967.

Background

The objective of the operation was to destroy Vietcong (VC) bases in the Ho Bo Woods,

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, Bến Củi area and along the Saigon River.

Operation

The operation commenced on 23 April. On 9 May 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division withdrew from the operation and returned to Củ Chi Base Camp to prepare for

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. On 10 May 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division withdrew from the operation and returned to

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to prepare for

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and

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. The 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division continued the operation, providing security for the

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which used

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s to destroy VC fortifications when discovered.

Aftermath

Operation Manhattan officially concluded on 7 June, VC losses were 74 killed, with a further 99 estimated killed, 19 captured and three Chieu hoi. A total of 201 small arms and 18 crew-served weapons were captured.

References

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