Attack on Camp Holloway Part of Vietnam War Camp Holloway was attacked by the Viet Cong on 7 February 1965, which led to the further escalation of the Vietnam War. Date 6–7 February 1965 Location Near Pleiku, Gia Lai Province, South Vietnam Result Viet Cong tactical victory United States launched Operation Flaming Dart in retaliation. Belligerents National Liberation Front North Vietnam United States of America South Vietnam Commanders and leaders Nguyen Thanh Tam John C. Hughes Units involved 30th Company, 409th Battalion 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion Strength 300 400 Casualties and losses Probably 1.