Operation POW

Operation POW was a military operation conducted by U.S. and Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War, primarily between 1968 and 1970. Its main goal was to locate, engage, and neutralize North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong sanctuaries and supply routes in remote border areas of Cambodia and Vietnam. The operation involved extensive surveillance, patrolling, and combat against enemy forces hiding in dense jungles and hideouts. It aimed to weaken the enemy’s logistics and operational capabilities, reducing their ability to launch attacks in South Vietnam. Overall, Operation POW was part of broader efforts to disrupt North Vietnamese support networks and limit their influence in the region.