Cold War Files: All Units: Events: Operation Birmingham Begins

In Operation Birmingham, more than 5,000 U.S. troops, backed by huge numbers of helicopters and armored vehicles, sweep the area around north of Saigon. There are small-scale actions between both armies, but over a three-week period, only 100 Viet Cong are killed. Most battles are dictated by the Viet Cong, who prove elusive.