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Operation Meade River
Part of the Vietnam War (1968) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Operation Meade River was a US Marine Corps cordon and search operation that took place south of Danang, lasting from 20 November to 9 December 1968.
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MG Carl A. Youngdale |
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US body count: 1,023 killed 123 captured |
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