Description: Viet Cong Battle Flag - Car Flag - Viet CongKhe Sanh - 1967 - Victory at Khe Sanh 1967 National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam - Car Flag - House Flag - Battle Flag NLF - Communist Army of South Vietnam - NLF - VC Excellent War Piece - Original - Excellent ConditionKhe Sanh - 1967 Measures - 29 x 21 inches (75 x 54 cms) Excellent PieceNLF, NVA, VC - Viet Cong / National Liberation Front In 1967, Quang Tri Province in Vietnam was a significant area of military operations. Located near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separated North and South Vietnam, Quang Tri saw heavy fighting due to its strategic importance.Key Events in Quang Tri Province and Khe Sanh in 1967:Operation Prairie (January - February 1967):A continuation of operations from 1966, this U.S. Marine Corps operation aimed to eliminate North Vietnamese Army (NVA) forces infiltrating the DMZ area. It involved extensive patrols and combat actions around Con Thien and other areas near the DMZ.Operation Buffalo (July 2-14, 1967):This operation involved the U.S. Marine Corps' 9th Marine Regiment aiming to engage NVA forces around Con Thien. It resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, with significant losses for the U.S. Marines during a major NVA assault.Operation Kingfisher (July - October 1967):This operation, conducted by the U.S. Marines, targeted NVA forces in the area around the DMZ, including Quang Tri Province. The operation saw intense fighting and significant casualties, particularly in areas such as Con Thien and Gio Linh.Operation Medina (October 11-20, 1967):This U.S. Marine Corps and ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) operation aimed to clear NVA forces from the Hai Lang Forest Reserve, southwest of Quang Tri City. It involved heavy fighting in difficult terrain.The Battle of Hill 881 (April - May 1967):Part of the larger Battle of Khe Sanh, this engagement saw the U.S. Marines fighting to capture Hills 881 North and 881 South, key terrain features near the Khe Sanh Combat Base in western Quang Tri Province.Strategic Importance:DMZ Proximity: Quang Tri's location near the DMZ made it a focal point for both U.S. and NVA operations. The province was a key infiltration route for NVA forces moving into South Vietnam.Khe Sanh Combat Base: Located in the western part of the province, Khe Sanh was a critical base for U.S. operations aimed at interdicting the Ho Chi Minh Trail and defending against NVA incursions.Con Thien: This strongpoint, often referred to as "The Hill of Angels," was a significant outpost for the U.S. Marines, frequently targeted by NVA artillery and ground attacks.Conditions:Terrain: The province featured rugged terrain, including mountains, dense jungle, and coastal plains, making military operations challenging.Weather: The region's weather, particularly during the monsoon season, complicated logistics and combat operations, with heavy rains and poor visibility affecting mobility and supply lines.Quang Tri Province in 1967 was a crucial battleground in the Vietnam War, with intense and sustained combat operations significantly impacting the course of the conflict in the region. 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