On this day in 1975, communist forces shatter the U.S.-backed South Vietnamese army at the Battle of Ban Me Thuot. Within 50 days, the 30-year-war in Southeast Asia will be over.

On this day in 1975, communist forces shatter the U.S.-backed South Vietnamese army at the Battle of Ban Me Thuot. Within 50 days, the 30-year-war in Southeast Asia will be over. pic.twitter.com/tqCKR2zCZm

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) March 10, 2025