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Synopsis:
Albany.
Day 1, 17 Nov 65
A B-52 strike of
800 500 pound bombs (200 tons) is headed for the
near slopes of Chu Pong Mountain above X-Ray early
on 17 November scheduled to drop at 11:17 AM. To
get out of the danger zone, both Cavalry Battalions
are ordered out of X-Ray. 2/5 CAV leads enroute
to the Artillery position at LZ Columbus. 2/7 CAV
follows with orders to break off shy of Columbus
and head for a small clearing 1.5 miles to the Northwest.
2/5 CAV reaches Columbus and goes into position
without any problems. The head of the 2/7 CAV column
captures two PAVN soldiers at 11:57 AM 100 yards
east of Albany.
The battalion column stops
while the prisoners
are interrogated. The lead Company Commander,
A/2/7, puts out observation posts. Weary troopers
in the column, after over 50 hours without decent
rest or sleep, sit down and take a break. Some light
up cigarettes, some remove packs, radios, mortars,
etc. Others lie down. Visibility in the 3-5 foot
high grass is extremely limited.
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