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OperationMaengDa

1970–

In 1970, the United States conducted Operation Maeng Da, a special operation against Vietnam, Russia, and the People's Republic of China.

OUTCOME
TACTICAL VICTORY B
Era
1970–
SIDES
5
⚔ CONFLICT SPECIAL OPERATION

OperationMaengDa

⚔ Cold War · 1945–1991 is part of this war
Supported by United States Laos
VS
Supported by: Vietnam Russia People's Republic of China
Duration: Ongoing Participants: 5 countries
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Operation Maeng Da
Date
1970–present
Type
special operation
Duration
Ongoing
Participants
United States Laos Vietnam Russia People's Republic of China
Outcome
tactical victory b
Parent War
Cold War
02 / Sides
Belligerents 5 participants
Supported by
United States United States Primary Laos Laos Primary
VS
Supported by:
Vietnam Vietnam Primary Russia Russia Primary People's Republic of China People's Republic of China Primary
03 / Outcomes
Outcome & Human Cost
⚔Tactical Victory — Side B
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature