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Which operation in 1971 led to heavy defeats under the command of Thiệu's confidante, Hoàng Xuân Lãm?

  • Operation Lam Sơn 719

  • Operation Cedar Falls

  • Operation Dewey Canyon

  • Operation Masher

Answer

Operation Lam Sơn 719 was a failed South Vietnamese invasion of Laos in 1971, led by Hoàng Xuân Lãm. The invasion was designed to cut off North Vietnamese supply lines and force the North Vietnamese to divert forces from South Vietnam. However, the operation was a disaster, with the South Vietnamese forces suffering heavy casualties and being forced to retreat.
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