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Battle of Kompong Speu

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Unknown
  
Unknown

Location
  
Chbar Mon, Cambodia

Dates
  
12 Jun 1970 – 16 Jun 1970

1,400
  
ARVN 4,000 Cambodian Army 2,000

183 killed
  
4 killed, 22 wounded unknown

Result
  
ARVN and Cambodian Victory

Similar
  
Battle of Suoi Bong Trang, Operation Shed Light, Battle of Gang Toi, Operation Chenla II, Battle of Suoi Chau Pha

The Battle of Kompong Speu began on June 12, 1970 when the combined forces of the South Vietnamese and Cambodian Armies fought to recapture the provincial capital of Kampong Speu. The town was captured by Communist forces on June 13 but was retaken by allied forces on June 16.

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Battle of Kompong Speu Wikipedia