Laotian Premier Souvanna Phouma reports that North Vietnamese troops have started a general offensive against government forces in southern Laos. Phouma reported that at least one battle was being waged near Pha Lane, but said Laotian troops appeared to be in control of the situation. On December 29, North Vietnam denied that its forces began a drive in Laos, but it was supporting the communist Pathet Lao in their long-time campaign against the Royal Lao government.
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Dec 26, 1967:
Laos says communists launched an offensive
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This Week in History, Dec 26 - Jan 1
- Dec 26, 1967
- Laos says communists launched an offensive
- Dec 26, 1971
- U.S. jets strike North Vietnam
- Dec 27, 1966
- U.S. and South Vietnamese troops attack Viet Cong stronghold
- Dec 27, 1969
- U.S. and North Vietnamese forces battle near Loc Ninh.
- Dec 28, 1964
- South Vietnamese win costly battle at Binh Gia
- Dec 28, 1972
- Hanoi announces return to the Paris peace talks
- Dec 29, 1962
- Saigon announces success of strategic hamlet program
- Dec 29, 1966
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- Dec 30, 1970
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- Dec 30, 1972
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- Dec 31, 1968
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- Jan 01, 1966
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