The Marines and the CH-53 helicopters which transported them, were attacked by the Khmer Rouge with machine guns, mortars, and rocket propelled grenade launchers in what became known as the Battle of Koh Tang Island.
The Marines and their CH-53 helicopters were attacked by the Khmer Rouge in a battle known as the Battle of Koh Tang Island using weapons like machine guns, mortars, and rocket-propelled grenades.