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Operation: Starlite |
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March 24-25, 2007 |
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Bangor, Michigan |
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This Operation is set in
Vietnam in 1965. Specific Units, Engagements and
Soldiers have not been mentioned or recreated out of
respect for the men and women who served our country
during the Vietnam Conflict.
0400- Operation Starlite begins with bombing runs on
suspected Viet Cong positions. There is no resistance
and no aircraft are damaged. Marine elements are moved
to staging areas and reconnaissance units are scrambled
to search the area of operations.
0645- One of several reconnaissance elements scouting
for Viet Cong activity reports losing an aircraft over
the Bing Mao Basin. Recovery landings at the crash site
suggest that the crew have been captured. It is not
known if the crew is alive or dead.
0900- Marine elements form up and begin the assault
through the Bing Mao region. Viet Cong elements of
unknown strength are reported in the area but visual
conformation has not been successful. Mike Company sets
up blocking positions on the main route to the villages
of Nam Yen and An Cuong.
1115- Hotel Company secures the village of An Cuong and
prepares to attack the nearby Hill 30 overlooking the
valley.
1130- Hotel Company comes under heavy fire at the base
of Hill 30 and sets up HQ in An Cuong. Elements of the
1st Viet Cong Regiment are spotted moving into the area
adjacent to Hill 30.
1305- A Forward Artillery Command Group moving forward
behind Hotel Company is ambushed and pinned down outside
An Cuong. India Company is called in to assist
1320- India Company moves out to protect the besieged
command group and reinforce Hotel Company. Progress is
slow and several ambushes along the roadway to An Cuong
inflict casualties on both sides
1430- India Company reaches the vicinity of the
artillery command group but has yet to link up with
Hotel Company. Viet Cong resistance increasingly
heavy... |
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