The Chu Pong Massif (also known as the Chu Prong), in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, is a mountain with complex topography, valleys, and forests that stretches into Cambodia. [1][2] The Chu Pong is situated north of the Gia Lai river, south of the Ia Krel river, and lies within Vietnam's Chư Prông District.

The Battle of Ia Drang (Vietnamese: Trận Ia Đrăng, [iə̯ ɗrăŋ]; in English / ˈiːə dræŋ /) was the first major battle between the United States Army and the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN), as part of the Pleiku campaign conducted early in the Vietnam War, at the eastern foot of the Chu Pong Massif in the central highlands of ...

Aug 16, 2024 · The United States and RVN tracked the retreating NVA units to the Cambodian border and realized that their movements focused on the Chu Pong Massif in the Ia Drang Valley. Looking south from LZ X-Ray General Westmoreland …

Sep 11, 2012 · The Chu Pong Massif, a 2,041 foot high mountain that overlooked the landing zone was honeycombed with tunnels linking NVA storage areas and quarters. As American units fanned out around the LZ, 2nd Platoon of B Company, numbering 29 men, lost contact with the main body of troops while pursuing NVA soldiers.

Feb 26, 2007 · On the morning of November 14 th, the 1st Cavalry landed at Landing Zone X-Ray at the base of the Chu Pong mountain and by noon they were already under attack from the North Vietnamese. The fighting continued all day and into the night with the enemy relentlessly making assault after assault.

The Chu Pong Massif (also known as the Chu Prong), in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, is a mountain with complex topography, valleys, and forests that stretches into Cambodia.

In October 1965, the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division Commander, Major General (MG) Harry W.O. Kinnard realized the NVA forces were moving to the west, rapidly approaching the Cambodian border. Therefore, he started to consider the Chu Pong Massif, a rugged mountain south of the Ia Drang River as a potential key terrain for the enemy.

The Chu Pong Massif is characterized by its complex topography, which includes steep mountains, deep valleys, and dense forests. Its elevation and landscape provide a natural habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna, contributing to its ecological importance in the region.

Nov 10, 1997 · The Chu Pong Massif was a large mountain chain to the west of the Ia Drang Valley where several NVA Regiments were camped when Moore's 1st/7th Cavalry landed at LZ Xray.

Nov 10, 1997 · Chu Pong Mountain Located at YA 884-018 in Pleiku province, II Corps. The highest peak in the Chu Pong Massif. The forward slope of this hill (northeastern slope) would become the site of the NVA Field Front Headquarters during much of the 1st Cavalry Division's Ia Drang campaign.