Battle of Phuoc Long was fought from December 1974 to early January 1975 and was a major battle during the Vietnam War. It was fought between the North Vietnamese forces and the South Vietnamese Army for control of the Phuoc Long Province in South Vietnam. The North Vietnamese forces were successful in taking control of three strategic towns, including Phuoc Binh, and eventually overrunning the province by early 1975.
Overview:

The Battle of Phuoc Long was one of the major battles in the 1975 Spring Offensive of the Vietnam War. In December 1974, the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) launched an offensive against South Vietnamese forces in what would become known as the Battle of Phuoc Long. The North Vietnamese forces were successful in taking control of the three strategic towns in the province and eventually overrunning the province by early 1975.
Facts:

- The Battle of Phuoc Long took place from December 1974 to early January 1975. - The North Vietnamese Army (NVA) was successful in taking control of the provinces three strategic towns: Phuoc Long, Phuoc Binh, and Xuan Loc. - The South Vietnamese government had initially sent in 4,000 troops to defend the province, but when the North Vietnamese launched their offensive the number of troops defending the area was greatly reduced. - The North Vietnamese forces outnumbered the South Vietnamese by as much as 10 to 1. - The North Vietnamese forces ended up taking full control of the province.
History:

The Battle of Phuoc Long was part of the North Vietnamese Spring Offensive of 1975 which was aimed at consolidating their control over South Vietnam in what was known as the "East Wind" Campaign. The North Vietnamese forces were successful in taking control of the three strategic towns in the province. This allowed the North Vietnamese forces to encircle the province and drove the South Vietnamese forces to retreat. The North Vietnamese forces successfully secured the entire province in early January 1975.
Travel:

If you plan on visiting the area of Phuoc Long, there are several sites that are worth seeing. The Phuoc Long Military Base is a great place to visit and learn more about the battle and its effects on the province. Additionally, the Xuan Loc battlefield and the nearby Hoa Lo Prison Museum offer visitors an insight into the history of the Vietnam War. Other attractions in the area include the nearby Phuoc Binh National Historical Site and the Ho Chi Minh Trail.