During the Vietnam War, The Battle of An L?c begins.

The Battle of An L?c began in early April 1972 as part of the larger North Vietnamese Easter Offensive during the Vietnam War. Situated about 90 miles north of Saigon, An L?c became a strategic target for the People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN), who aimed to seize the town to pave the way for a direct assault on the South Vietnamese capital. The battle kicked off when PAVN forces launched a massive artillery barrage and quickly followed with a multi-division ground assault. Their objective was clear: overwhelm the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) and cut off the main highway supply route, Highway 13. Despite being outnumbered and encircled, ARVN troops—supported heavily by U.S. air power, including B-52 bombers and close air support—mounted a fierce and determined defense. What began as a sudden offensive quickly turned into a brutal siege, marking the start of one of the most intense and pivotal battles of the war.