An Loc
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An Loc is 65 miles north of Saigon]], on National Highway 13 (Vietnam)|Highway 13]]. During the Vietnam War]], it was part of Binh Dinh Province]], but it is now in Binh Phuoc Province]]. It is south of Loc Ninh]]. Chon Thanh]] is to its other side. Vietnam WarA good deal of combat took place in the area, throughout the war, but perhaps the best known Battle of An Loc]] took place in April 1972. [1] It was part of the North Vietnamese 1972 offensive, and was fought by Army of the Republic of Viet Nam]] soldiers. That was a major defense of the approaches to Saigon. Later, after the Paris Peace Talks]] agreement was implemented, the last American military adviser to die in combat in Vietnam died at An Loc. References
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