The Battle of the Ia Drang Valley took place between American forces and Vietcong guerrillas.

a. True

b. False

The answer is true. It happened around November 14 and November 18, 1965 in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Though the Americans and South Vietnamese were able to repel attacks by the North Vietnamese, a surprise attack by the North Vietnamese launched an ambush on the Americans that was successful. It gave the North the inspiration to keep fighting because they believe that they had what it takes to win.