Battle of the Paracel Islands

The Battle of the Paracel Islands was a military engagement between the naval forces of China and South Vietnam in the Paracel Islands on January 19, 1974. The battle was an attempt by the South Vietnamese navy to expel the Chinese navy from the vicinity. Battle of Paracel Islands is a part of Vietnam War. As a result of the battle, the PRC established de facto control over the Paracels.

Battle of the Paracel Islands

The Battle of the Paracel Islands was a military engagement between the naval forces of China and South Vietnam in the Paracel Islands on January 19, 1974. The battle was an attempt by the South Vietnamese navy to expel the Chinese navy from the vicinity. Battle of Paracel Islands is a part of Vietnam War. As a result of the battle, the PRC established de facto control over the Paracels.