Phu Tho Horse Racing Ground was the only place in Ho Chi Minh City and in Vietnam that organized horse racing. The racing ground was founded by the French colonists during French Indochina. It is situated in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.
It was the scene of a major battle between the Viet Cong and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam and the United States Army during the Tet Offensive.[1]
Phu Tho racecourse was built by the French in 1932 with an area of 444,540 m2. From May 31, 2011, the racecourse was closed by decision of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.[2]
References edit
- ^ Villard, Erik (2017). United States Army in Vietnam Combat Operations Staying the Course October 1967 to September 1968. Center of Military History United States Army. pp. 343–6. ISBN 9780160942808.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Trường đua Phú Thọ bị 'băm nát'". Archived from the original on 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
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US Army helicopters at the racetrack during the Tet Offensive