Historical site high point 519

Historical site high point 519

Historical site High point 519 is about 72 km east of Buon Ma Thuot city center, in Eapil commune, M d rak district, Dak Lak province. During the years of resistance against the US, High Point 519 had an important strategic position, considered the eastern gateway connecting to Phuong Hoang Pass and the battlefield of the 25th Regiment, so there were often infantry and artillery units. soldiers stationed. Therefore, here there were very fierce battles between us and the enemy to protect the defense line, prevent the enemy from attacking from Nha Trang or blocking the enemy on the way to retreat. High point 519 is the place marking the glorious victories of the 25th Regiment of Command B3, Military Region 5, who stubbornly held on, not afraid to sacrifice, overcoming all difficulties and hardships, protecting key points, and winning. many consecutive battles in many positions, ensuring the defense line, blocking the front, blocking the tail and decisively attacking battle points, making an important contribution to liberating Buon Ma Thuot, moving towards completely liberating the South and reunifying the country. The 25th Mobile Infantry Regiment of B3 Command was established on September 15, 1972, stationed in area H5. On February 25, 1975, the unit received the important task of cutting Road 21 (now National Highway 26) at peak 519 in Khanh Duong district, Khanh Hoa (now M D rak district - Dak Lak). Faced with this urgent task, within a week, the Regiment joined forces and ethnic people of M'D rak district to strengthen fortifications and dig solid tunnels for important positions. On March 2, 1975, units approached Route 21 and arranged reconnaissance to follow the enemy and follow the road. At exactly 04:30 on March 5, 1975, Battalion 631 opened fire to destroy the enemy Security Company at Cu Se station. Battalion 2 destroyed the blockhouses at bridgehead No. 2. At the same time, engineering forces destroyed Bridge No. 5 and Road 26 were cut off, making it impossible for the enemy to move and respond. Battalion 3 quickly occupied peak 519 and controlled the area at the foot of Cu Pa mountain and together with other positions formed a defense line. : block the head, lock the tail and fight decisively. On the morning of March 6, 1975, the enemy opened fire and mobilized aircraft to bomb Cu Se station and peak 519, mobilized the 207th Artillery Battalion to fire first and then massively rushed straight into bridge position No. 2, our soldiers A surprise attack from three sides prevented them from withdrawing, destroying hundreds of enemies, capturing the battalion commander and capturing many weapons. On March 6, 1975, the puppet army sent a reconnaissance battalion to open the road. After 3 hours of fighting, Battalion 5, Regiment 25 destroyed the puppet reconnaissance battalion. During 3 days from March 7 to March 10, 1975, puppet troops sent Security Battalions 245 and 228 from Ninh Hoa to open the way to rescue Buon Ma Thuot but could not get there. On March 20, 1975, the 40th Regiment of puppets and paratroopers were deployed to Khanh Duong to save the situation and create a shield to block our troops here. However, they were destroyed by our 10th Infantry Division. The people of Khanh Duong together with the main force surrounded and threatened, destroyed 2 battalions 383 and 264b, searched, captured and surrendered nearly 500 puppets, coordinated with the main force to shoot down 5 aircraft on the spot. Collect 20 cannons. The people destroyed the hamlet and proactively raised the liberation flag before the main force launched its attack. On the other hand, the district forces coordinated to organize a siege and destroy the 40th regiment of the 22nd puppet division, attacking and liberating the district capital. Khanh Duong, the military posts surrounding the district capital, the masses rose up to liberate the remaining 18 hamlets and 45 villages of the district. This was the strongest uprising attack, making the enemy confused, confused, and unable to fight back in time. On March 22, 1975, M'D rak district was completely liberated. This was a great victory for the army and people of all ethnic groups in M'D rak district, who courageously persevered and held back the enemy. many places, coordinating fighting forces with the armed forces to attack the enemy during the historic days of March, contributing with the army and people of the province to a glorious victory, creating new position and strength for the regional revolution. Nam won. On December 6, 2016, the People's Committee of Dak Lak province ranked High Point 519 as a Provincial Historical Relic. Source: Dak Lak Provincial Museum

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