Dong Ha is a capital city of Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. It is located at around 16°49′0″N, 107°7′60″E. Dong Ha is situated at the crossroads of National Highway 1A and Road 9, part of East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC). EWEC is an economic development program which includes: North-East Thailand, Southern Laos and Middle Vietnam. During Vietnam War, Dong Ha is the important base for battles of the nearby zone of Khe Sanh, 63 km west of Dong Ha. Khe Sanh was perhaps the fierce battle, especially during Tet Offensive, between the US army, South Vietnam army and the allied verse North Vietnam army. Khe Sanh was then commly called "The hamburger hill". Tourists come to Dong Ha nowaday, especially ex-servicemen from the US and Vietnam always include DMZ tour in their programs. Quang Tri Province is a region and province in central Vietnam near (north) the ancient capital of Huế. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... Khe Sanh is the district capital of HÆ°á»›ng Hoá District, Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam, located 63 km west of Đông Hà. Khe Sanh Combat Base was a U.S. Marine outpost in South Vietnam , (MGRS 48QXD850418) used during the Vietnam War. ... Combatants South Vietnam United States South Korea New Zealand Australia National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam (Viet Cong) North Vietnam Commanders William Westmoreland Võ Nguyên Giáp Strength 50,000+ (estimate) 85,000+ (estimate) Casualties 2,788 dead, 8,299 wounded, 587 missing, 1,536 dead, 7...

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