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BATTLE // March 16, 1979

Battle of Lạng Sơn

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Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • China130,000
    medium
  • Vietnam13,000
    medium

China fielded a 10.0 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • China1,271
    medium1% loss rate
  • Vietnam10,401
    medium80% loss rate

Commanders (4)

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